From the Desk of the GM - Apr. 27, 2009

“Twitter”

It took me a while to figure out the attraction and growing popularity of Twitter. Initially, it just seemed like another way for people to spend their time during a work day doing anything but working. However, after further investigation, it’s a great way for companies to get small bits of information out to a large amount of people very easily and quickly.

Once you are signed up, you can get up to the minute Goldeyes information by setting up an account at http://www.twitter.com/ and then start following my notes at www.twitter.com/GoldeyesGM or for even more Goldeyes info at www.twitter.com/Wpg_Goldeyes.

Something I found very interesting and useful, was how the Lakewood Blue Claws were using the technology to keep their fans up to date as to the rain situation prior to their game last Wednesday. All those who were following the Blue Claws “tweets” would have know that the game was still on and the tarp was coming off the field. Anyone who followed the Goldeyes last summer would know that having this tool at our disposal would have come in handy, and will certainly be used this summer to let fans know whether or not the game is still on. You never know, you may get some inside scoop on what’s happening with the team.

So, after further review, Twitter is not just another avenue to avoid doing that work the boss asked you to have for him or her by the end of the day, it is also there to keep you informed on your favourite baseball team (the Goldeyes), band, actor, etc.

Some that I am following so far:

Winnipeg Goldeyes - http://twitter.com/Wpg_Goldeyes
MLB - http://twitter.com/MLB_Updates
NHL - http://twitter.com/NHL_Updates
NFL - http://twitter.com/nfl
Lakewood Blue Claws - http://twitter.com/blueclaws
Brooklyn Cyclones - http://twitter.com/BKCyclones
Brian Cashman (Yankees GM) - http://twitter.com/BrianCashmanNYY
Ballpark Digest - http://twitter.com/ballparkdigest
Gary SouthShore RailCats - http://twitter.com/railcats

Until next time…
-- Andrew