DETROIT TIGERS PLAYERS AND COACHES APPEARANCES ANNOUNCED FOR 2014 WINTER CARAVAN
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: COMMUNICATIONS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014 313-471-2000 / tigers.com
@Tigers / @TigresdeDetroit
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DETROIT TIGERS PLAYERS AND COACHES APPEARANCES
ANNOUNCED FOR 2014 WINTER CARAVAN
Fans can Follow the Winter Caravan and TigerFest on Social Media
DETROIT – The 2014 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan, presented by FOX Sports
Detroit, is set for Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24, and features an
exciting lineup of appearances in Detroit and around the state of Michigan. Tigers
President, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David Dombrowski, Vice
President/Assistant General Manager Al Avila, Manager Brad Ausmus, coaches,
players, broadcasters and Detroit’s favorite mascot PAWS, will take part in a two-day
journey traveling in two buses and an additional dozen vehicles, across the region,
spreading baseball fever to fans of all ages.
The 2014 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan will be making stops at nearly 30 locations, including 13 new destinations. In
additions to the new stops, the caravan will also be visiting a pair of cities not visited in previous caravans. The Metro Bus
will make a stop in Hamtramck, while the West Bus will debut in Battle Creek.
If fans aren’t able to make any of the stops on the Winter Caravan or to TigerFest, they can follow all of the action on social
media. In order to give fans the feeling they are traveling on the caravan with the players, the Tigers will be updating their
official Twitter (@Tigers), official Twitter en español (@TigresdeDetroit), official Facebook (facebook.com/tigers) as well as
the official Instagram (@Tigers) with pictures, video and the latest updates from the Caravan and the 19th annual TigerFest!
For the second straight year, fans will be able to share their experiences and pictures from the Winter Caravan and
TigerFest with people from all over the world by using the official hashtag of the Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan
(#DETCaravan) and TigerFest (#TigerFest) on Twitter and Instagram. No matter where you are, you can track the Tigers
live each day by visiting Tigers.com/caravan and Tigers.com/TigerFest. TigerFest will include the Tigers Social Media
Clubhouse. Fans attending TigerFest and following the Detroit Tigers Twitter account (@Tigers) will have the opportunity to
participate in exclusive interactive experiences with Tigers players in a unique environment.
A variety of season ticket options for the upcoming 2014 season are currently on sale. Ticket packages are available for as
low as $15 per game and include great benefits. For more information or to purchase season tickets, call (313) 471-2255,
email seasontickets@tigers.mlb.com or visit tigers.com.
Media are encouraged to attend each stop on the caravan as there will be numerous photo and b-roll
opportunities. Please note select stops do not permit media to attend and others have specific media availabilities,
which will allow for interviews with Tigers personnel.
Metro Bus
Thursday, January 23
1:05-2:05 p.m. DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan 3901 Beaubien Street, Detroit
MIGUEL CABRERA, DANIEL FIELDS, JOSE IGLESIAS, IAN KROL, KYLE LOBSTEIN,
VICTOR MARTINEZ, EVAN REED, ANIBAL SANCHEZ, FSD BROADCASTER MARIO
IMPEMBA
Tigers will visit select patient rooms and leave each patient with a gift
Tigers mascot PAWS will also be in attendance
1:15-2:15 p.m. U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse 231 West Lafayette Blvd., Detroit
AL AVILA, BRAD AUSMUS, ALEX AVILA, RAJAI DAVIS, GENE LAMONT, OMAR
VIZQUEL, FSD BROADCASTER ROD ALLEN
Tigers will take part in a meet and greet with United States District Judges in Chief Judge
Rosen’s chambers prior to the rally
Tigers will participate in a rally with courthouse employees
Media is not permitted
1:45-2:30 p.m. AAA Employee Safe Driving Rally
American Automobile Association One Auto Club Drive, Dearborn
TORII HUNTER, JOE NATHAN
Tigers will participate in a AAA Safe Driving Rally with AAA Employees
Tigers will take a ride in a AAA driving simulator
1:45-3:30 p.m. Focus: HOPE
Focus: HOPE 1200 Oakman Blvd., 1200B Oakman Blvd., 1300 Oakman Blvd., Detroit
AL AVILA, RAJAI DAVIS, DANIEL FIELDS, JOSE IGLESIAS, IAN KROL, KYLE
LOBSTEIN, VICTOR MARTINEZ, EVAN REED, ANIBAL SANCHEZ, OMAR VIZQUEL, FSD
BROADCASTER MARIO IMPEMBA
In honor of the 45th anniversary of Focus: HOPE, Tigers will participate in a rally with Focus:
HOPE employees and community partners, with doors opening at 1:45 p.m.
Tigers will tour the Machinist Training Institute and the Food Center
(Tours begin at 2:30 p.m.)
Tigers mascot PAWS will also be in attendance
2:50-3:35 p.m. Fox Sports Detroit
Fox Sports Detroit 26555 Evergreen Road Suite 90, Southfield
BRAD AUSMUS, ALEX AVILA, GENE LAMONT, FSD BROADCASTER ROD ALLEN
Tigers will participate in a meet and greet reception with Fox Sports Detroit sponsors and
clients
5:00-6:00 p.m. Detroit Tigers Kids Rally
Ford Community and Performing Arts Center 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
ALEX AVILA, MIGUEL CABRERA, DANIEL FIELDS, JOSE IGLESIAS, IAN KROL, KYLE
LOBSTEIN, EVAN REED, ANIBAL SANCHEZ
Tigers will participate in an interactive rally for young fans kicking off the Tigers 2014 Strikeout
Bullying campaign
All participants will receive a Strikeout Bullying wristband
Tigers will take part in a private meet and greet with Dreams Come True Guests, select
members of the Detroit Tigers Kids Club and Radio Disney contest winners
Interactive, energetic event for kids with raffle prizes
Tigers mascot PAWS will also be in attendance
Mayor John B. O’Reilly and members of the Dearborn City Council are scheduled to attend
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Tickets Required – All tickets have been distributed4:00-6:00 p.m. Hockeytown Authentics
Hockeytown Authentics 1845 East Big Beaver Road, Troy
VICTOR MARTINEZ, OMAR VIZQUEL
Fans have the opportunity to take a photo with Martinez and Vizquel in exchange for a
donation of canned food to benefit the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit
A minimum of a 6 can donation is required for a wristband to take one photo with Martinez and
Vizquel. (Maximum of 150 wristbands will be distributed for a guaranteed opportunity for a
photo. Wristband distribution will begin at 4 p.m.)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
6:00-7:30 p.m. Toledo Mud Hens
Fifth Third Field 406 Washington Street, Toledo, OH
BRAD AUSMUS, TORII HUNTER
Tigers will participate in a question and answer session at a seated dinner for fans
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Ticketed Event
Friday, January 24
11:00-11:45 a.m. National Coney Island
National Coney Island 30140 Van Dyke Avenue, Warren
TORII HUNTER, JOSE IGLESIAS
Tigers will serve as celebrity waiters for customers at National Coney Island
Tigers mascot PAWS will also be in attendance
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10:30-11:20 a.m. Canada Border Services Agency
Canada Border Services Agency Windsor Tunnel, ON
AL AVILA, RAJAI DAVIS, GENE LAMONT, ANIBAL SANCHEZ, OMAR VIZQUEL, FSD
BROADCASTER ROD ALLEN
Tigers will receive an orientation of the Canada Border Services Agency operations and
participate in a rally with Canadian Border Services Agency officers
10:15-11:40 a.m. General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly
Comerica Park 2100 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly 2500 East Grand Boulevard, Detroit
BRAD AUSMUS, ALEX AVILA, MIGUEL CABRERA, DANIEL FIELDS, IAN KROL, KYLE
LOBSTEIN, VICTOR MARTINEZ, JOE NATHAN, EVAN REED, FSD BROADCASTER
MARIO IMPEMBA
Photo opportunity with Tigers and Cadillac ELR vehicles at Comerica Park
A three Cadillac ELR caravan will lead the bus to the plant from Comerica Park
Tigers will receive a tour of the GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly and also participate in a rally
with assembly employees
12:30-1:30 p.m. Comerica Bank
Comerica Bank 3701 Hamlin Road, Auburn Hills
AL AVILA, BRAD AUSMUS, ALEX AVILA, MIGUEL CABRERA, RAJAI DAVIS, DANIEL
FIELDS, TORII HUNTER, JOSE IGLESIAS, IAN KROL, GENE LAMONT, KYLE LOBSTEIN,
VICTOR MARTINEZ, JOE NATHAN, EVAN REED, ANIBAL SANCHEZ, OMAR VIZQUEL,
FSD BROADCASTER ROD ALLEN, FSD BROADCASTER MARIO IMPEMBA
Tigers will participate in a rally with Comerica Bank employees
2:15-2:35 p.m. Hamtramck Fire Department
Hamtramck Fire Department 2625 Caniff, Hamtramck
ALEX AVILA, RAJAI DAVIS, DANIEL FIELDS, IAN KROL, KYLE LOBSTEIN, VICTOR
MARTINEZ, JOE NATHAN, EVAN REED, ANIBAL SANCHEZ, FSD BROADCASTER ROD
ALLEN
Tigers will present a jersey to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Hamtramck Fire
Department and take a photo with Hamtramck firefighters2:15-2:55 p.m. Drug Enforcement Administration
Drug Enforcement Administration, Detroit 431 Howard Street, Detroit
BRAD AUSMUS, AL AVILA, MIGUEL CABRERA, TORII HUNTER, JOSE IGLESIAS, GENE
LAMONT, OMAR VIZQUEL, FSD BROADCASTER MARIO IMPEMBA
Tigers will learn about the DEA’s responsibilities and participate in a rally with local law
enforcement agents
A jersey will be presented to local law enforcement agents at DEA, Detroit
Media is not permitted
3:00-4:00 p.m. North American International Auto Show
North American International Auto Show One Washington Boulevard, Detroit
ALEX AVILA, RAJAI DAVIS, DANIEL FIELDS, IAN KROL, KYLE LOBSTEIN, VICTOR
MARTINEZ, JOE NATHAN, EVAN REED, ANIBAL SANCHEZ, FSD BROADCASTER ROD
ALLEN
Tigers will participate in a private meet and greet with select executives from the North
American International Auto Show and General Motors
Tigers will participate in the daily “Parade of Cars”
Tigers will take part in a roundtable question and answer session in the Chevrolet display area
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
3:15-3:45 p.m. Michigan United & 555 Gallery
555 Gallery 2801 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit
MIGUEL CABRERA, OMAR VIZQUEL
Housed in a former Detroit Police Department precinct building, the 555 Gallery is showcasing
“The Really BIG Photo Show” presented by Focus: HOPE featuring the photographic artwork
of Detroit high school and middle school students
Tigers will tour the facility followed by a short question and answer session
Special invites include the Honorable Raquel Castaneda-Lopez of the Detroit City Council,
Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Solutions
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
West Bus
Thursday, January 23
3:00-4:00 p.m. Fathead/EPI Marketing Services
EPI 5350 W. Dickman Road, Battle Creek
DAVID DOMBROWSKI, AL ALBURQUERQUE, MICK BILLMEYER, NICK CASTELLANOS,
JOBA CHAMBERLAIN, DAVE CLARK, DARNELL COLES, ANDY DIRKS, BRYAN
HOLADAY, AUSTIN JACKSON, JEFF JONES, WALLY JOYNER, DON KELLY, STEVE
LOMBARDOZZI, MATT MARTIN, JUSTIN MILLER, HERNAN PEREZ, RICK PORCELLO,
LUKE PUTKONEN, BRUCE RONDON, MAX SCHERZER, DREW SMYLY, TIGERS RADIO
BROADCASTER DAN DICKERSON
Tigers will tour the EPI Plant where many Fathead vinyl products are printed and participate in
an employee rally
5:45-9:15 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps Winter Banquet
DeVos Place Convention Center 303 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
DAVID DOMBROWSKI, AL ALBURQUERQUE, MICK BILLMEYER, NICK CASTELLANOS,
JOBA CHAMBERLAIN, DAVE CLARK, DARNELL COLES, ANDY DIRKS, BRYAN
HOLADAY, AUSTIN JACKSON, JEFF JONES, WALLY JOYNER, DON KELLY, STEVE
LOMBARDOZZI, MATT MARTIN, JUSTIN MILLER, HERNAN PEREZ, RICK PORCELLO,
LUKE PUTKONEN, BRUCE RONDON, MAX SCHERZER, DREW SMYLY, TIGERS RADIO
BROADCASTER DAN DICKERSON
Mitten collection at the door to benefit Mittens for Detroit with special guest appearance by
founder and actress Erin Cummings
Tigers players will meet and greet with Veterans prior to the start of the banquet
Players will meet and greet with the Agar Family of Rockford, MI, including son Johnny who
was featured on ESPN’s “E:60” show
Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission will distribute information
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Ticketed Event – SOLD OUT
Friday, January 24
10:00-10:45 a.m. Hudsonville Creamery & Ice Cream Company
Hudsonville Creamery 345 East 48th Street Suite #200, Holland
DAVID DOMBROWSKI, AL ALBURQUERQUE, MICK BILLMEYER, NICK CASTELLANOS,
JOBA CHAMBERLAIN, DAVE CLARK, DARNELL COLES, ANDY DIRKS, BRYAN
HOLADAY, AUSTIN JACKSON, JEFF JONES, WALLY JOYNER, DON KELLY, STEVE
LOMBARDOZZI, MATT MARTIN, JUSTIN MILLER, HERNAN PEREZ, RICK PORCELLO,
LUKE PUTKONEN, BRUCE RONDON, MAX SCHERZER, DREW SMYLY, TIGERS RADIO
BROADCASTER DAN DICKERSON
Tigers will tour the Hudsonville Creamery and participate in a community rally
Ice cream sampling
Community rally and unveiling of new Tiger Traxx Ice Cream Carton
Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission will distribute information
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Ticket required – SOLD OUT
1:20 p.m.-2:10 p.m. The Kellogg Company
Kellogg’s World Corporate Headquarters
McCamly Street (Between Jackson and W. Hamblin), Battle Creek
DAVID DOMBROWSKI, AL ALBURQUERQUE, MICK BILLMEYER, NICK CASTELLANOS,
JOBA CHAMBERLAIN, DAVE CLARK, DARNELL COLES, ANDY DIRKS, BRYAN
HOLADAY, AUSTIN JACKSON, JEFF JONES, WALLY JOYNER, DON KELLY, STEVE
LOMBARDOZZI, MATT MARTIN, JUSTIN MILLER, HERNAN PEREZ, RICK PORCELLO,
LUKE PUTKONEN, BRUCE RONDON, MAX SCHERZER, DREW SMYLY, TIGERS RADIO
BROADCASTER DAN DICKERSON
Tigers will participate in a rally with Kellogg’s employees
Tigers mascot PAWS will also be in attendance
NOTE: Tigers players will dine at Michigan based restaurants including Joe Vicari’s Andiamo Italian Steakhouse and Kruse
and Muer.
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