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Colorado Rockies Double-A team changing name for one night

By Kevin Henry|
DENVER, CO - JUNE 10: The baseball sits on the mound as the Colorado Rockies prepare to take the field to face the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field on June 10, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Cardinals defeated the Rockies 4-2. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JUNE 10: The baseball sits on the mound as the Colorado Rockies prepare to take the field to face the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field on June 10, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Cardinals defeated the Rockies 4-2. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Absolutely, we all love the game of baseball. Sitting there and enjoying a game with your friends and watching the Colorado Rockies put together another win is always great. And hey, you don’t need to be rushed while you’re doing it, am I right?

Now there are plenty of people who go to the game to actually watch the game. There are others who head to a baseball game for the food … and the giveaways. You know who you are.

Last season, the Triple-A affiliate of the Rockies, the Albuquerque Isotopes, changed their name for one night to the Albuquerque Green Chile Cheeseburgers. It was a way to honor a local flavor and draw some attention, which is always a goal when you’re putting together minor league baseball promotions.

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This season, the Double-A affiliate of the Rockies, the Hartford Yard Goats, has put together its own food-themed idea … and it’s already drawing a lot of attention.

Next season, for one night, the Hartford Yard Goats will transform into the Hartford Steamed Cheeseburgers. It will take place on August 12 against the Bowie Baysox. In an ironic twist, Hartford’s next scheduled promotion will be Eat Well Night on August 22. It’s all about balance, right?

We are all about the logo already…

Now if you are wondering about the origin, it’s pretty simple. The steamed burger was invented in Connecticut and, if I say so myself, is pretty darn tasty. I have visited Ted’s Restaurant, which has been serving up the delicacy since 1959. If you’re ever in Connecticut, you need to find your way to this place.

And if you’re looking for something really unique, head to Louis’ Lunch, a burger restaurant where you have to be patient and squeeze in to place an order. Established in 1895, they claim to have invented the hamburger sandwich … which they still serve on toast. We got there one day just as they opened and the line was already out the door shortly thereafter.

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We will be looking out for the announcement about the Steamed Cheeseburger merchandise and when it goes on sale.

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