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08-14-2008, 09:00 PM
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/columnists/jeffrey_flanagan/story/747549.html
Bobblehead night for Peña will go on as planned
By JEFFREY FLANAGAN
The Kansas City Star
Peña The idea of a Tony Peña Jr. bobblehead promotion seems more than a bit odd right now considering his limited role on the team.
But the Royals have little choice but to go ahead with the promotion, which is part of “Hispanic Heritage Night” on Sept. 6.
“The decision to have a Tony bobblehead promotion was made back in February and March,” Royals vice president of sales and marketing Mark Tilson told me. “When you think about the Royals’ situation back then, Tony was coming off a very good year and was regarded around the league as one of the top defensive shortstops in baseball.
“There was really no way of anticipating that he wouldn’t be the regular starter now. And when we plan these promotions and carry them out, it’s not really performance-based. That’s not how you do them.
“The bobbleheads have to be produced and distributed well in advance, several months in advance.”
The Royals, Tilson said, aren’t the only team in baseball that sometimes is faced with awkward promotional moments.
“Well, I heard that in Detroit there are about 20,000 or 30,000 Ivan Rodriguez bobbleheads sitting around,” Tilson said. “I believe they had a promotion set up and then he got traded.
“You just can’t account for trades or poor performance or players getting cut or whatever. It’s the age-old dilemma.
“Fortunately in our situation, this promotion is centered around a recognition of Hispanic heritage. And Tony Peña Jr. is a great representative for that night.”
Favre TV
You think Brett Favre is a big deal in Wisconsin, even after he was traded?
It is being reported that a Milwaukee CBS affiliate is looking to televise at least seven Jets games this season.
T-Rich relieved
Former Chiefs fullback Tony Richardson is happy in more ways than one that Favre is now a Jet.
With Favre, 38, on the team, T-Rich is no longer the oldest Jet.
“I haven’t heard one old joke since (Favre’s) been here,” Richardson, 36, told The Bergen County Record. “That’s the first thing I told Brett when I saw him on the sidelines.
“I’m glad you’re here. Now I’m not the oldest guy around.”
BA to the booth
When former Royal Brian Anderson was here, we in the media pretty much assumed that someday he’d end up as a broadcaster. He was always very relaxed and smooth around the microphones.
Well, Anderson is now a fill-in analyst for the Tampa Bay television broadcasts.
Bobblehead night for Peña will go on as planned
By JEFFREY FLANAGAN
The Kansas City Star
Peña The idea of a Tony Peña Jr. bobblehead promotion seems more than a bit odd right now considering his limited role on the team.
But the Royals have little choice but to go ahead with the promotion, which is part of “Hispanic Heritage Night” on Sept. 6.
“The decision to have a Tony bobblehead promotion was made back in February and March,” Royals vice president of sales and marketing Mark Tilson told me. “When you think about the Royals’ situation back then, Tony was coming off a very good year and was regarded around the league as one of the top defensive shortstops in baseball.
“There was really no way of anticipating that he wouldn’t be the regular starter now. And when we plan these promotions and carry them out, it’s not really performance-based. That’s not how you do them.
“The bobbleheads have to be produced and distributed well in advance, several months in advance.”
The Royals, Tilson said, aren’t the only team in baseball that sometimes is faced with awkward promotional moments.
“Well, I heard that in Detroit there are about 20,000 or 30,000 Ivan Rodriguez bobbleheads sitting around,” Tilson said. “I believe they had a promotion set up and then he got traded.
“You just can’t account for trades or poor performance or players getting cut or whatever. It’s the age-old dilemma.
“Fortunately in our situation, this promotion is centered around a recognition of Hispanic heritage. And Tony Peña Jr. is a great representative for that night.”
Favre TV
You think Brett Favre is a big deal in Wisconsin, even after he was traded?
It is being reported that a Milwaukee CBS affiliate is looking to televise at least seven Jets games this season.
T-Rich relieved
Former Chiefs fullback Tony Richardson is happy in more ways than one that Favre is now a Jet.
With Favre, 38, on the team, T-Rich is no longer the oldest Jet.
“I haven’t heard one old joke since (Favre’s) been here,” Richardson, 36, told The Bergen County Record. “That’s the first thing I told Brett when I saw him on the sidelines.
“I’m glad you’re here. Now I’m not the oldest guy around.”
BA to the booth
When former Royal Brian Anderson was here, we in the media pretty much assumed that someday he’d end up as a broadcaster. He was always very relaxed and smooth around the microphones.
Well, Anderson is now a fill-in analyst for the Tampa Bay television broadcasts.