The game will mark the first appearance of a major league team in West Tennessee since the New York Giants made a stop in Jackson in 1927. It will also be fans' initial look at the defending Southern League Champion Diamond Jaxx. The Cubs open the season April 2 at home against Montreal. Slugger Sammy Sosa and young flame-thrower Kerry Wood will headline a roster that currently includes 12 former Diamond Jaxx. Sosa is one of only two men in baseball history with three consecutive 50-home run seasons.
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Diamond Jaxx 2000 Southern League Championship merchandise is now on sale at the Pringles Park souvenir store and other area outlets. In addition to the main Diamond Jaxx souvenir store at the Big Chip, merchandise is offered at Casey Jones Village, Flower Patch and Texaco locations at Highway 70, Highway 45 Bypass North and Law Road.