LINE 'EM UP

Here’s an idea how to raise money for your favorite charity.

Before every game, each Major League Baseball team tapes a lineup card to the dugout wall. It shows the starting batting order and positions and lists the remaining players on the bench. That way the manager can keep track of who’s coming up to the plate, who’s available to pinch hit, and who’s available as a relief pitcher.

We took an unscientific sample of some little leaguers the other day and all agreed it would be pretty cool if they could get a marked up major league lineup card fresh from their favorite team’s dugout. And it would be even cooler if the manager or some of the players signed it.

We’re guessing some loving grandparents, parents or friends might be willing to pay a pretty penny to for one of these cards and give it as a gift.

So here’s our idea. If you’re on the board of some charitable organization or school why not approach the major league team in your area and ask if you could have the lineup cards from one, ten, or all of their games. Then offer them at a silent auction or raffle at your next benefit.

Whether it’s a silent auction or a raffle, people will be lining up for these keepsakes.