Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
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| Southern Maryland Blue Crabs | |
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| Founded | 2007 |
| League | Atlantic League 2008-present |
| Team History | Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 2007-present |
| Ballpark | Regency Furniture Stadium |
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| Based in | Waldorf, Maryland |
| Team Colors | blue, black, gold |
| Owner | Maryland Baseball |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division Titles | 0 |
| Local Media | Washington Post Southern Maryland Online |
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will be an Atlantic League team based in Waldorf, Maryland. Beginning in the 2008 season, they will play in the South Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affilitated with Major League Baseball.
The stadium is currently in the planning stages and will be called Regency Furniture Stadium.
In 2006, Southern Maryland residents chose the name Blue Crabs in a name-the-team contest. [1]The name "Blue Crabs" is an allusion to the official state crustacean of Maryland.[2]The team will represent the Southern Maryland counties of Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's.[3]
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[edit] History
The Southern Maryland region has been trying to attract a minor league baseball team for about three years. Originally, the town of Hughesville was targeted by the Atlantic League to be the home of the team, but the town's residents voted against the measure to retain the area's rural nature. [4]After Hughesville residents denied the ballpark, all focus was shifted to Waldorf.[5] The Atlantic League's formally announced an expansion team for the town of Waldorf on February 15, 2006, to begin play in the 2008 season.[6] The Blue Crabs were originally supposed to be an expansion team for the 2007 season, but the construction bids for Regency Furniture Stadium came in over budget. The team will now play in 2008.[7]
There has been some question as to whether the team will lower the attendance of the nearby Bowie Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles AA affiliate that plays about 25 miles away. The Baysox have stated that they may see a small attendance drop initially, but are not worried about the issue in the long term.[8]
[edit] Quick facts
- Current uniform colors:
- Current logo design:
- Current mascot: (2008-present).
- Current Broadcasters:
- Current Radio Station:
[edit] Retired Numbers
42, Jackie Robinson, retired throughout baseball.
[edit] References
- ^ Southern Maryland has a name. Southern Maryland Online. Retrieved on June 5, 2006.
- ^ The Blue Crab, Maryland's state crustacean. Maryland Archives. Retrieved on June 8, 2006.
- ^ Blue Crabs will represent St. Mary's, Charles, and Calvert Counties. Southern Maryland Baseball. Retrieved on June 5, 2006.
- ^ Ballpark Opponents Speak Out. Washington Post. Retrieved on June 5, 2006.
- ^ Minor league baseball coming to Charles County. Washington Post. Retrieved on June 5, 2006.
- ^ Atlantic League awards team to Southern Maryland. Southern Maryland Baseball. Retrieved on June 5, 2006.
- ^ [2008.http://www.ydr.com/yorkbaseball/ci_4050605 Bids for Regency Furniture Stadium over budget]. York Daily Record. Retrieved on July 14, 2006.
- ^ Orioles' affiliate not worried about competition. University of Maryland. Retrieved on June 5, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
- Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
- Atlantic League blog
- Atlantic League Independent
- Charles County, Maryland
- Calvert County, Maryland
- St. Mary's County, Maryland
| Atlantic League of Professional Baseball |
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| North Division: Bridgeport Bluefish • Long Island Ducks • Newark Bears • Road Warriors South Division: Camden Riversharks • Lancaster Barnstormers • Somerset Patriots • York Revolution Future Teams: Southern Maryland Blue Crabs |
| Sports teams based in Washington D.C. | |
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| Baseball | Washington Nationals |
| Bowie Baysox • Delmarva Shorebirds • Frederick Keys • Hagerstown Suns • Potomac Nationals • Southern Maryland Blue Crabs | |
| Basketball | Washington Wizards • Washington Mystics |
| Alexandria Wind Jammers • Maryland Nighthawks | |
| Football | Washington Redskins |
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| Hockey | Washington Capitals |
| Hershey Bears | |
| Soccer | D.C. United • Washington Freedom |
| Crystal Palace USA • Fredericksburg Gunners • Maryland Pride • Northern Virginia Majestics • Northern Virginia Royals | |
| Lacrosse | Washington Bayhawks |
| Softball | Washington Glory |
| College athletics (NCAA Division I) |
American • Georgetown • George Mason • George Washington • Maryland |
