Ballpark Visit ALERT: Central Park (Trinidad, CO)

Graham Knight from BaseballPilgrimages.com visits Central Park, home of the indy pro Trinidad Triggers (Pecos League).  Read more and view photos here.  As you recall, the Triggers are the featured franchise in “The Pecos League” six-part series on Fox Sports 1 airing on Tuesday nights at 9:30 p.m. EST.

A Q&A with ‘The Pecos League’ Stars

Before “The Pecos League” six-part series on Fox Sports 1 made its debut Tuesday night, FoxSports.com talked with John Sullivan and Sam DiMatteo of the Trinidad Triggers — two of the show’s reality “stars.”  One of our favorite quotes:  “Even minor-league players get treated like dirt in some aspects, and we’re even lower than that.”  Read more here.  Learn more about the series here.

Triggers Benefit From Babe Ruth’s Last Car

A 1948 Lincoln Continental once owned by Babe Ruth will have a permanent home in little Trinidad (CO) upon completion of a major development there.  The owners are part-time residents of Trinidad.  The car has been featured at several indy pro Trinidad Triggers (Pecos League) games.  View press release here.  Visit TheBabesCar.com.

Friday Observation

We noticed that the indy pro Trinidad Triggers (Pecos League) and summer collegiate Seacoast Mavericks (Futures Collegiate Baseball League)  are using the same cowboy image clipart in their primary or secondary marks.  From our perspective, using clipart to represent the face of your organization is never a good idea, if you want to be taken seriously as a  professionally run sports franchise.

Pecos League Targets New Markets, Triggers Unveil New Logo

The indy pro Pecos League has completed its 2012 season and is looking at new markets for expansion.  In typical Pecos League fashion, teams have been named before the markets and venues have been  secured.  Proposed new franchises include the Bravos Del Rio, Lubbock Hubbers, Pueblo Westerners, and Durango Brewskis.  View list here.  In the meantime, the Trinidad Triggers have unveiled a new logo.

Trinidad Triggers, Santa Fe Fuego Make Debut

The expansion indy pro Trinidad Triggers (Pecos League) made their home debut against the league’s other expansion franchise — the Santa Fe Fuego — at Central Park last Tuesday.  Read more here.  View photos here.  The two teams met again the following night at Fort Marcy Park for Santa Fe’s inaugural home opener.  Read more here.  View photos here.

Triggers Grandstand Reconstruction Project Progressing

The City of Trinidad (CO) (pop. 9,096) is in the process of rebuilding the grandstand at Central Park, home for the new indy pro Trinidad Triggers (Pecos League).  The facility was apparently damaged by an earthquake last fall.  The ballpark is expected to be ready in time for team’s inaugural opening day on May 8th.  View reconstruction photos here.