As the exciting second season of Blue Crabs Baseball is about to begin, the team has planned a special event on the eve of Opening Day.  All Blue Crabs fans are invited to Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, for a “Meet The Team” event on Tuesday, April 22.  

The Blue Crabs players and coaching staff will arrive at Boston’s at 6 p.m. for dinner.  This event is open to the public, and fans will pay for their own dinners.  Any of the players or coaches in attendance would be happy to sign autographs and talk with fans following their meals.  The event will end around 7:30 p.m. 

The Blue Crabs will return their entire coaching staff from a season ago.  Pitching Coach Andre Rabouin, Hitting Coach and former Oriole Andy Etchebarren and Manager Butch Hobson are all back in the fold for 2009.  A slew of quality Blue Crabs players are also returning from the inaugural season, and the entire team is scheduled to attend.  Pitchers Ryan Bicandoa, Jason Blanton, Joe Gannon, John Halama, and Matt Schweitzer are all back in blue for 2009.  Catcher Anthony Perry, infielders Eric Crozier, Travis Garcia and Pat Osborn, and outfielders Mike Conroy, Jeremy Owens and James Shanks are also returning to Crustacean Nation after donning a Blue Crabs uniform last season. 

“It’s just that great time of the year, baseball season is such a rush,” said Blue Crabs General Manager Chris Allen.  “We have a great partnership with Boston’s so this will be a great event for all involved.  I love it when the fans that support us are able to get to know our team.  It will be a fun night, and a fun season.” 

Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar is located at 10440 O’Donnell Place in Waldorf.  Boston’s is a proud sponsorship partner with Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball.  For more information on Boston’s call (301) 396-4988.   

The Blue Crabs will open the 2009 season a day later on April 23, when they host the Long Island Ducks at Regency Furniture Stadium.  First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.  The Blue Crabs open the season with a seven game homestand.  They’ll host the Ducks for four games through Thursday, April 26, and will welcome the York Revolution to Southern Maryland for a three game series April 28-30.  For game times, the promotional schedule, and to purchase tickets for Opening Day and the first homestand, please visit www.SOMDBlueCrabs.com.