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With adult supervision, JOIN THE COVERSATION

Hi Kids, Rockey the Redbird here! New to the kids club this year, make sure to keep an eye out for the monthly newsletter. They’ll be chalk full of fun and interactive things for you to do. It will also serve as a reminder of all the cool Kids Club activities this summer. Now that you are an official member of Rockey’s Kids Club, we look forward to having you out for a game at AutoZone Park every Sunday for FREE. With your membership you will also receive a ton of other awesome stuff, like: • An Official Kids Club Membership Card • Exclusive member t-shirt • Five (5) Boardwalk tickets • A chance to be the "Kids Club Announcer of the Game" • A chance to watch a game from a suite at AutoZone Park • Lead the Running of the Bases after every Sunday game Make sure to check out the Kids Club Spirit Station, behind home plate, with something special for members every Sunday! Don’t forget to bring your friends so they can join in on the fun! Go Redbirds!

Find the answer on the 3rd page!

What league do the Memphis Redbirds play in?

MAY 2015

Our April & May Birthdays:

Casey S. Sutton B Miles. N

Mason C. Landry S. Gus Z.

Megan A. Andrew D. Elizabeth F.

Alayne H. Madison M. Alex N.

Will Z. Kadence W.

Each month, Kids Club members will have the opportunity to create a comic-style story line that will be featured in the Birdfeeder. If selected, your comic could also be featured on the Video Board during games and on the Redbirds’ website! You will also receive a special copy of the Birdfeeder in the mail. Use the following scenario to start creating your comic: It’s finally June and Rockey is ready to enjoy summer vacation! What is Rockey up to when he is not spending his days watching the Redbirds at AutoZone Park? Entries must be received by May 22nd for consideration. Submit your ideas by mail or e-mail. 1. Memphis Redbirds

Attn: Kids Club 198 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38103

2. E-mail to Jessica at jeckler@cardinals.com ** Please do not submit stories that involve characters that already exist (ie. Batman, Superman, Spiderman, etc.)

In The Spotlight Marco Gonzales #49

Position: Pitcher Height: 6’1” Bats/Throws: L/L DOB: 2/16/1992 Birthplace: Fort Collins, Colorado Quick Hits: • 3rd professional season, all within the

Cardinals organization • Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster • Rated as Cardinals’ No. 1 prospect by

Baseball America entering 2014; also rated by the same publication as having the organization’s “Best Changeup” for the second straight season (2014-15)

• 2014 Cardinals Minor League Pitcher of the Year; joined Rick Ankiel, Bud Smith, and Tyler Johnson as former lefties to have won the award

• Became the 23rd pitcher in Major League history, and the fourth Cardinals pitcher, to win two games in a Division Series when he was the winning pitcher in Games 1 and 4 of the 2014 NLDS vs. Los Angeles

• Selected to the 2014 Texas League All-Star Game and SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, but did not pitch due to promotion

The Inside Scoop

Upcoming Events May 4-7: vs Colorado Springs (Triple-A Brewers)

5th: CINCO DE MAYO NIGHT!

May 8-11: vs New Orleans (Triple-A Marlins)

8th: IRISH HERITAGE NIGHT! Don’t forget to wear your green! 10th: MOTHERS DAY & PRAIRIE FARMS FREE ICE CREAM DAY!

May 16-19: vs Omaha (Triple-A Royals)

17th: PRAIRIE FARMS FREE ICE CREAM DAY!

May 29-31: vs Salt Lake (Triple-A Angels)

31st: PRAIRIE FARMS FREE ICE CREAM DAY!

THE ADVENTURES OF ROCKEY THE REDBIRD!

Celebrate your birthday with the Redbirds at AutoZone Park! Contact Patricia at (901) 722-0287 or ppirozzi@cardinals.com

to book your birthday party today.

The Memphis Redbirds are a part of the Pacific Coast League. The PCL is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern, and Southeastern United States. The league is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one grade below Major League Baseball. The league consists of 16 teams in 13 different states. The current league champions are the Royals minor league affiliate, the Omaha Storm Chasers.

Fun & Games

Please send all correspondence to:

Memphis Redbirds

Attn: Kids Club 198 Union Ave.

Memphis, TN 38103