In February 2011, Major League baseball sent out casting call for an innovative new experience. It was called the Ultimate Dream Job. This is the sample blog post that was submitted by Marcus “Mookie” Anderson (intended to be published after opening day) along with a bio and video:

The look of that collectible magnet schedule you received on Opening Day is about to under go a facelift. The biggest storyline for the 2011 baseball season will be schedule speculation and changes to team alignment.

With a new collective bargaining agreement between Major League Baseball players and owners due in December 2011, there is already chatter about expanding the league’s number of playoff teams from 8 to 10. Read more…

Hi all, I won’t be attending, but thought I’d pass on an event for Training Camp that you might want to attend:

As Francisco Liriano continued is live rehab on the mound in a 5-3 loss to the Florida Marlins on St. Patty’s Day ’08, Twins fans were told of many new special events, promotions and daily ticket offers for the 2008 season.

Following is a list of events and items that were announced today:

Giveaways:
April 18, a “Sandlot” poster courtesy of Star Tribune
April 20, a Michael Cuddyer bat
May 2, a Joe Mauer Rapala fishing lure
May 11, a Mother’s Day t-shirt for the first 10,000 female fans
June 2, a camouflage Twins cap courtesy of Gander Mountain
June 22, a Michael Cuddyer growth chart from Klement’s Sausage
June 28, a mini-Michael Cuddyer wind-up walker courtesy of AM 1500 and Great Clips
June 29 a bronze statue featuring Twins legend Paul Molitor presented by Pepsi
July 5, a Twins Territory flag
July 6, a new ballpark construction hard hat
July 18, a Minnesota Twins New Ballpark “Dirt Shirt” presented by Ramsey Excavating.
July 20, a Justin Morneau replica jersey courtesy of Hormel
Aug 1, a bronze statue featuring Twins legend Jack Morrispresented by Pepsi
Aug 5, a MLB 2K8 Twins stationery set

Bobbleheads
The dolls, courtesy of Northwest Airlines, will be given out on the following dates
May 4 Ron Gardenhire
June 20 Dan Gladden
July 19 Delmon Young
Sept 6 Rick Aguilera

Special events during the 2008 season include:
May 10, the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Celebration
June 21, the Twins Annual Autograph Party presented by Twin City Co-ops Federal Credit Union and the Twins Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
July 5, Armed Services Appreciation Day
August 3, First Responders Day
August 15-17 Target Back-to-School Weekend
September 26-28 Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by DQ.

The Twins kick off their 2008 season at home on Monday, March 31 at 6:05 p.m. against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Presented by Target, the Home Opener will begin with the annual Breakfast on the Plaza starting at 6 a.m. followed by a noontime rally and special pregame festivities. In addition, the first 40,000 fans will receive a 2008 magnet schedule courtesy of Target.