Mascot Put On The DL

The Potomac Nationals are currently 8-8 in the 2nd half standings and 39-47 overall. That has them 2nd in the Carolina League's (An Advanced-A League) Northern Division. However, a major injury has happened to the Franchise. Not to the team's leading power hitter Justin Bloxon, speedster Blake Kelso, or the team's leader in wins, Trevor Holder. No, it is the team's mascot, Uncle Slam.

Uncle Slam
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Uncle Slam is the only mascot of the P-Nats. He has been with the ball club since it became the Potomac Nationals in 2005. He is the team's Director of Fun and, their #1 fan. He was born on July 4th. Uncle Slam is a switch-hitter and throws righty. He likes to watch Potomac's games, help with contests with at Pfitzner Stadium (Home of the Potomac Nationals), meeting fans, participating in local events, signing autographs for fans, and playing baseball. He even has a facebook and a myspace page. 


Uncle Slam was injured in a fire at Pfitzner Stadium that happened on June 29th. The Nationals have put him on the 60 Day DL, retroactive to July 4th. He is going to return at the start of the 2013 season.


Not only is this a big loss for the team, but it also puts them under the minimum for mascots per team in the Carolina League. They need to have at least 1 mascot according to league rules. They are looking to sign a mascot to fill the void. The deal would be for two months and they would receive baseball bucks, Chili's lemonade, Chick-fil-a sandwiches, and the opportunity to see fireworks every Saturday night. 


This is a very unique situation. I have never heard of a mascot going on the DL. I've never heard of signing a mascot to a baseball franchise for two months. However, it would be a good opportunity for an experienced mascot in the area who is available for the next two months. I do wonder what it will be like when Uncle Slam comes back next year.