Salem Avalanche
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The Salem Avalanche are a minor league baseball team in Salem, Virginia, USA. They are a Class High-A team in the Carolina League and have been a farm team of the Houston Astros since 2003. The Avalanche were previously affiliated with the Colorado Rockies as an expansion team in 1995, and kept the Avalanche name when affiliating with the Astros. The Avalanche play home games at Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium. Opened in 1995, Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium seats 6,300 fans.
In 2006 Salem will play its 12th season in Salem Memorial Stadium and host the Carolina/California League All Star Game, the fourth time an All-Star Game comes to Salem. [link]
History of baseball in Salem
- 1955 - 1971: Salem Rebels (Pirates affiliate)
- 1972 - 1979: Salem Pirates (Pirates affiliate)
- 1980 - 1986: Salem Redbirds (Padres/Rangers affiliate)
- 1987 - 1994: Salem Buccaneers (Pirates affiliate)
Carolina League Championships
1972, 1974, 1987, 2001Current Roster
- last updated May 8, 2006
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Team mascots
Mugsy A St. Bernard mascot who made his rookie debut in professional baseball in 1997 with the Avalanche. According to the team's website, Mugsy descended from the passing Hale-Bopp comet that raced across the Roanoke Valley sky on April 4, 1997.Misty Misty is a female saint bernard mascot who joined the team in 2005.
Big Mo The Salem Avalanche's Kid's Club mascot, Big Mo is a giant inflatable abominable snowman.
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