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Big News of the Week

Here are the biggest ballpark stories of the last seven days.

Baldwin: Current ballpark proposal won't work in Richmond

MECA approves ballpark deal; O-Royals lease not a sure thing

Ballpark Visit: NYSEG Stadium, Binghamton Mets

Knights shopping naming rights to new ballpark

It's official: Nationals Park is LEED certified

Thunder mark 15th anniversary of Waterfront Park

Curses, foiled again! Attempt to hex Bombers fails when jersey is uncovered

Public: We want new Rays ballpark

Ballpark Visit: Arvest Ballpark, Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Do Marlins have enough votes to finalize ballpark deal?

Chicago attorney buys RailCats

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Solomon closes on purchase of Catfish

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Oneonta Tigers sold NEW!
Posted July 2, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss)
Miles Prentice, owner of the Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) and the Midland RockHounds (Class AA; Texas League), is buying the Oneonta Tigers (short season; NY-Penn League) from longtime owner Sam Nader and the rest of the investors in Oneonta Athletic Corp. The deal was announced yesterday by the 88-year-old Nader and is subject to approval from the NY-Penn League, MiLB and MLB. No terms were released. As part of the deal Prentice will keep the team in Oneonta through the 2010 season, but we can't imagine he'll be in a hurry to move it: he's kept the Stars in Huntsville despite offers of new ballparks from other cities. The more immediate issue is whether Prentice will serve beer at Damaschke Field: under Nader and crew the Tigers have never sold beer at the ballpark, the only minor-league franchise to pass on that particular revenue stream. We're guessing Prentice will have the taps ready to go next season. More from the Oneonta Daily Star.



Ballpark Visit: Damaschke Field, Oneonta Tigers NEW!
Posted July 2, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss)
Last season saw the long-needed renovation of Damaschke Field, the home of the Oneonta Tigers (short season; NY-Penn League). The basic character of the ballpark, which opened in 1940, was left intact; added were sorely needed concessions and clubhouses, as well as a general cleaning of the place. But box seats for season-ticket holders still ring the field, and you still can't buy a beer there. Read more here.

Sarpy County hires consultant to work on new O-Royals ballpark NEW!
Posted July 2, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss)
Convention Sports and Leisure International snared a $70,000 contract to consult with Sarpy County on a potential new ballpark for the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). The contract has CSI looking at the suitability of Sarpy County for baseball and how the county could finance a new facility, which would seat at least 9,000. The suburban Omaha county is growing and includes retail like Cabela's, so we're not talking about a location potentially in the sticks. One scenario to keep in mind: the consultants may come back with a recommendation that Sarpy County is better suited for a Class A team than a Class AAA team. More than one Midwest League owner at the recent All-Star Game asked us what we thought of Omaha as a Midwest League market. Meanwhile, MECA -- the board running the new downtown ballpark for the College World Series -- is expected to make a financial proposal to the owners of the O-Royals this week.
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Now shipping (lots!): Homer: The Small-Town Baseball Odyssey NEW!
Posted July 2, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss)
Homer: The Small-Town Baseball Odyssey is flying out of the August Publications offices -- literally. We're through almost half of our initial press a week after delivery, which is an amazing stat for any publisher. Jeff Karzen details the inspirational story of the tiny Michigan high school that fashioned a national-record winning streak and captured multiple state titles. But the tale is about more than just prep baseball. It’s an amazing story of how high-school athletes established a winning tradition and performed with grace and class – despite the small-town politics that almost led to the removal of a dedicated and admired coach. Football has Friday Night Lights; basketball has Hoosiers; baseball has Homer. This is a great story of persevering under some pretty difficult circumstances, and author Karzen -- who watched the winning streak unfold as a sports writer with the Battle Creek daily newspaper -- weaves a narrative you're not likely to forget. We have copies in the office and will begin shipping it today. It's a perfect Father's Day gift, as well as a great graduation gift for the student needing some inspiration as they head out into the world. Order this book today and we'll throw in free shipping! UPDATE: The first reviews are in! Tony Paul of the Detroit News calls Homer "fascinating stuff by a top-notch journalist." We couldn't agree more. UPDATE 2: If you're in the area, you can find the book at Fireside Books in nearby Marshall, Mich., or Books and More in Albion, Mich., where author Karzen is doing a reading on June 19. UPDATE 3: The Lansing State Journal likes it too. UPDATE 4: As does the Detroit Free Press. UPDATE 5: It's now carried by Amazon and eligible there for free shipping as well. UPDATE 6: Our books are now distributed nationally and will be available in large retail chains like Barnes & Noble. Drop by your local bookstore and ask for Homer by name!

Demolition of Tiger Stadium begins NEW!
Posted July 2, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss)
Demolition of historic Tiger Stadium began this week, as wrecking crews erected barricades and began taking down the longtime home of the Detroit Tigers. The current plan is for demolition to proceed in stages, keeping intact (for now) the grandstand. A conservancy group led by former Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell has until Aug. 1 to raise enough money to preserve the original grandstand, but it's not looking good; it doesn't look like Congress will come up with any funds (despite the efforts of Sen. Carl Levin), and passion for the project really hasn't swept through Motown. More from the Detroit Free Press. Tiger Stadium is a prominent member of our Endangered Ballparks listings.
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