Curve Baseball LP, which operates the State College Spikes, has developed a reputation as one of the most savvy ownership group in Minor League Baseball.
But those with the group aren't exactly the uptight, tie-wearing crowd.
Managing partner Chuck Greenberg, Curve Baseball general manager Todd Parnell and Spikes general manager Rick Janac simply wore Spikes polo shirts to Monday's news conference at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Greenberg and Parnell also tricked Pirates director of player development Brian Graham into wearing a suit jacket.
Greenberg's opening remarks proved this is a group that doesn't take itself too seriously.
"I have three announcements to make today," he said. "One, we landed on the moon 30 years ago. Two, Parny likes to have a good time. Three, we are happy to be affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the next four years."
With that, the Spikes had their long-term parent club.
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