MLB Contacts for March 2011 Adoptees

[Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna)]

Don't know why the description was deleted.  My computer has been behaving weirdly today.  But this is where we stand so far:

*Baltimore Orioles              Cheryl S.                     Received

Boston Red Sox                Donna                          Received

Chicao White Sox             Lauren                          Calling back

Cleveland Indians              Cheryl S.                       Received

Detroit Tigers                    Cheryl S.                       Received

Kansas City Royals          Donna                            Received

Los Angeles Angels          Vickie to contact.

Minnesota Twins               Donna                            Received.  Fun items thanks to Becky!!

New York Yankees                                                 Received

Oakland Athletics              Vickie to contact.

Seattle Mariners                Carol & Nancy                Has to be picked up.

Tampa Bay Rays               Dana                              Received

Texas Rangers                  Brenda Sue to contact

Toronto Blue Jays                                                   Seriously doubt they are going to come thru. 

 

*Arizona Diamondbacks     Donna                            Received

Atlanta Braves                   Donna                            Sending box to Susan in WA

Chicago Cubs                    Lauren                           Received

Cincinnati Reds                 Cheryl S.                        Received

Colorado Rockies                                                    Yes, called again

Florida Marlins                  Donna                             Received

Houston Astros                 Cheryl                            Yes, coming next week

LA Dodgers                       Vickie to contact

Milwaukee Brewers            Donna                            Yes, called x3

New York Mets                  Donna                            Received

Philadelphia Phillies           Donna                            Received

Pittsburgh Pirates              Cheryl                            Received

San Diego Padres              Vickie                            In the mail

San Francisco Giants         Vickie                            Received

St. Louis Cardinals             Carol                             Received

Washington Nationals         Donna                           Received

 

Moms, please check this list.  Any new contacts completed with a yes or no?  Items received?

[Cheryl S.]

OK. Looks like some people have responded to our March link, maybe not knowing this discussion thread is here. Two nights ago, I emailed all the major league baseball teams. I gave a brief description or who we were and what we were looking for. I have heard from 5 teams so far. The Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles are sending me things. The Washington Nationals and the NY Yankees both told me the same thing:

please submit your request in writing, on organizational letterhead, and include the date, time, description and contact name, number and address for the event. E-mail requests will not be considered for donations. Requests must be received at least four weeks prior to the event to be considered.

I can forward to you the actual emails if you would like.

The Kansas City Royals just flat out refused saying they get too many requests and unfortunately could not donate anything. So that's it so far. Out of all the teams, only responses from 5 so far.

 

[Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna)]

Cheryl, I got the same thing about submitting your request, blah, blah, blah... .  But then I realized it was for an event.  If you want to go back to the Washington Nationals and ask for just a postcard and logo sticker I can get you their phone #.  I already pulled this on the Yankees, but I said how both the Red Sox and Orioles were getting me the items & hoped they would reconsider since we'd like all the teams represented in the scrapbook.  You know, just play one off another.  Works fairly well with city rivalries...

Since you got the Tigers do you want #'s or addys for the 2 teams in Chicago??  Let me know.  I've got my list of teams and contact info ready to go.

[Cheryl S.]

Sounds like you have more experience in all this than me so go for it! Whoever is better at getting the guys some stuff is cool with me.

[Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna)]

Oh Cheryl, don't be discouraged.  I worked as a fund-raiser and was always asking for things & I learned early on that a phone call followed up by an email or letter usually gets a better response.  So besides the Mud Hens who else do you want??

How about the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds?  I will PM you with their addresses and phone #s.

I will also send you the info I have on the Washington Nationals.  Ask for Community Relations or Public Affairs Dept. & just start with asking for a postcard and clear team logo sticker for a scrapbook.  They almost always respond "Is that it??"  I tell them that is what we need, but if they'd like to send some fun things for our boxes that would be great!

You can always mention (if they hesitate) that we have commitments from the Orioles, Red Sox, Tigers, Mariners and NY Mets.  And then say how we would hate to have to leave them out... You can play on their rivalries & do NOT feel guilty about doing it either.  It is kind of fun actually.

[carols_kitchen]

Ok--did not see this link.  I'm working on the St. Louis Cardinals unless you would prefer that I not.  I can't do it before Monday.  Also, we have a great minor league team here called the Gateway Grizzlies.  Should I see if they can donate something?  They are really a great group.

[Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna)]

I'm putting you down for the Cardinals.  Maybe we should wait on minor league teams until we get the MLB teams done first.  I hate saying that because I know the minor league teams can be close to people's hearts - Remember Klinger and his Toledo Mud Hens??

[carols_kitchen]

Ah, yes, the Toledo Mud Hens!!  Ok, I'll work on the Cardinals request.

[Cheryl S.]

I got the Mud Hens...that's my home team!

[Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna)]

Are you serious?  There really are the Mud Hens??

[Cheryl S.]

Absolutely! Minor league team for the Tigers. We love our Hens!

[Cheryl S.]

[Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna)]

Ok Cheryl, I'm putting you down for the Mud Hens.  I also think they should be first in our scrap book in honor of Klinger!!!