The Sky Sox play their games at Security Service Field, and are celebrating their 20th season at the ballpark this year. Did you know—the Sky Sox stadium is at the highest elevation of any stadium in the country? It’s true. And for all you Phillies fans, if you ever were wondering where Charlie Manuel got his managerial experience, look no further to the Colorado Sky Sox. In 1992 he lead the Sky Sox to a Pacific Coast League Championship. He is also known for adopting the slogan “go to the mountain, boys” in reference to the mountain range located out past center field.

Thanks to Ira for getting us a signed ball tonight from Carney Lansford, the current hitting coach of the Sky Sox. For all of you not familiar with Carney, he used to play on the Oakland A’s during their World Series reign in the late 1980s. Carney is also a direct descendant of Sir Francis Drake—I’m guessing he is the only descendant of Sir Francis Drake to also have a World Series Championship Ring.