It might be cold outside – make that bone-chilling, teeth-chattering, face-freezing cold outside – but the RailCats home opener is just 123 short days away and the RailCats are giving you more ways than ever to Think Spring, even when the snow is falling (and falling, and falling, and falling …).

If you can’t wait until May to get your RailCats fix, though, we’ve got great news.  The RailCats first-ever Fan Fest is only five weeks away, and promises the most fun in February this side of the Super Bowl.  Fan Fest tickets are on sale now for $15, but the RailCats will only sell 1500 tickets, so buy today and guarantee your spot.  Ticket prices will go up to $20 at the door if you don’t buy in advance, although kids under 12 can still get in for only $5 and season ticket holder passes are only $10.

Call 219.882.2255 today to get your Fan Fest passes now!  Passes include admission to the event, a Fan Fest autograph poster, Fan Fest program, ticket to Opening Night (Monday, May 18), and the first 500 fans will get a free commemorative t-shirt!

Back on the field, the RailCats and Joliet JackHammers kick off the 2009 season at U. S. Steel Yard, Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m., and the ‘Cats are already loading up for a fifth straight championship series run.  The RailCats have made a couple trades and a free agent signing in the last few weeks, and more moves are on the way as Greg Tagert works to construct another title-worthy roster.  Read all about the RailCats newest signings here at the all-new www.railcatsbaseball.com or get the insider dirt on The (Rail)Cats Meow blog.

Still feeling the freeze?  Nothing warms RailCats fans like thinking about a day on one of the RailCats Party Decks – sunning before the game on a cloudless afternoon and kicking back with a couple hot dogs and a cool drink while the ‘Cats round the bases.  And Party Decks are ON SALE NOW, along with all of the RailCats other great group packages, so call 219.882.2255 to lock in your date to make those warm, sunny days feel a lot closer.

Group packages, mini-plans, flex packs and season tickets are on sale now by calling 219.882.2255!  Flex tickets start as low as $80 for 10 game passes, and season tickets start at only $447 and include a myriad of exclusive benefits, so call a ticket specialist today to hear about all your options.

Think spring!  It’s almost time for RailCats baseball … just 123 days to opening day – and counting!