We have a league! We have a schedule! We have a coaching staff!
The Storm Chasers first game back at Werner Park is less than 50 days away! On a jam-packed episode of The StormCast, Jake Eisenberg and Tony Boone break down the 2021 schedule, discuss Omaha's new opponents in the Triple-A East, and introduce the members of the Chasers' coaching staff. Plus, a conversation with Storm Chasers president Martie Cordaro about the excitement building for home opener on April 13th, the organization's long-standing partnership with the Royals, and more!
Full episode breakdown:
- introduction to the 2021 schedule (2:33)
- breakdown of the teams in the newly-formed Triple-A East (9:51)
- historical ties between Omaha and its various opponents in the Triple-A East (14:00)
- CONVERSATION WITH MARTIE (26:33-45:06)
- on Omaha's long-standing partnership with Kansas City (27:37)
- COVID protocol hurdles for 2021 (29:09)
- the Storm Chasers 42 total games, and 24 home games, against Iowa (31:49)
- expectations for daily promotions (34:14)
- timetable to game times to be announced (35:44)
- potential promotions/giveaways for 2021 (36:29)
- travel adjustments (38:25)
- familiarity of the coaching staff (40:28)
- potential for Royals top prospects in Omaha, as well as other AL Central prospects from other teams (41:41)
- Jake and Tony introduce the new Royals affiliates, Quad Cities and Columbia (47:25)
- the uniqueness of Omaha's long relationship with Kansas City (52:56)
- an introduction to the 2021 coaching staff (54:54)
- answer to last episode's trivia question (1:04)
- new trivia question (1:07)
TRIVIA QUESTION: Which was the most recent International League team that Omaha faced?
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