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The Week That Was: May 20

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Sun, 20 May 2012 11:42:09 +0000

Tearing down ballparks, Chicago politics of all sorts and the future of the Oakland Athletics made the list of the most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views.

Self-serving promotion: The Minor Leagues Report

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:44:11 +0000

Here's today's self-serving promotion: check out The Minor League Report, where three outstanding Minor League Baseball broadcasters completely outclass Ballpark Digest publisher Kevin Reichard.

Salvi joins Murray, Schley as owner of Martha's Vineyard Sharks

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:26:43 +0000

A lot of familiar names here, as Pat Salvi -- owner of the Schaumburg Boomers, the North Shore Navigators and Gary-SouthShore Railcats -- joins the ownership team of the Martha's Vineyard Sharks.

Boomers, Rippers debut in Frontier League

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:00:35 +0000

The two newest teams in the independent Frontier League -- the Schaumburg Boomers and the London Rippers -- made their debuts last night, both on the road.

Giants: Nothing would tempt us to give up Silicon Valley territory

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:20:39 +0000

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San Francisco Giants ownership made one thing abundantly clear at this week's MLB owners meetings: they have no intention of ever giving up their territorial rights to Silicon Valley.

Lemurs successfully launch new ballpark

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:05:40 +0000

A big crowd of almost 6,000 was on hand last night to see the Laredo Lemurs (independent; American Association) open their new ballpark, Uni-Trade Stadium.

Sally League All-Star game to feature unusual home-run derby: on a flight deck

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:46:42 +0000

When the Charleston RiverDogs host the 2012 South Atlantic League All-Star Game, the traditional home-run derby will be held on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown.

New Flyers owner to pay off Fullerton debt?

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:26:05 +0000

Cal State-Fullerton officials would welcome the Orange County Flyers back to Goodwin Field -- but only if the team's new owners, Godfather Media, pays off the team's $75,000 debt.

Fort Myers Miracle set to welcome 2-millionth fan to ballpark

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:15:08 +0000

The Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League) are approaching a huge milestone: the team expects to welcome its 2-millionth fan to Hammond Stadium on Monday.

Seat-squatting NYPD cop/Mets fan arrested

kreichard@augustpublications.com (Kevin Reichard) — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:56:31 +0000

An off-duty New York Police Department cop was arrested for refusing to move after squatting in Citi Field seats during Wednesday's Reds/Mets game.