Janesville native and Edgerton resident Brian Christianson is the new president of the Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League), as he takes another shot at the biggest issue facing the franchise: the need for a new facility in southern Wisconsin. Christianson owns CPG Partners, LLC, a Chicago-based consulting firm, and he’s used to challenges: […]
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Lee County commissioner: Nats unlikely to move to Fort Myers
Efforts to bring the Washington Nationals to Fort Myers will likely end in failure, says a Lee County commissioner, because the county has no money to fix up City of Palms Park. County officials have been wooing the Nationals for several months, a time that includes an exclusive negotiating period for the two sides. The […]
New for 2013: Jim Perry Stadium
Campbell University announced plans to finish work on the home of the Camels, with the new facility to be named after alumnus and former Cy Young Award winner Jim Perry. The North Carolina school, which has always been regarded as having a good baseball program, has emerged as a power in recent years under coach […]
Funding for Twins spring-training renovations approved
After months of negotiations, Lee County agreed to a $42.5-million renovation of the Minnesota Twins’ spring-training complex that calls for new fan amenities at Hammond Stadium and upgraded training facilities for players. The complex hasn’t seen major changes since 1991, when the Twins moved in after spending most of the team’s history training in Orlando. […]
Lee County to vote on Twins training upgrades Nov. 6
It’s not a done deal, but it’s close: Lee County is poised to approve $41.6 million in upgrades to Hammond Stadium and the Lee County Sports Complex, the spring home of the Minnesota Twins. The deal could keep the Twins in Fort Myers for the next 50 years, conceivably through 2065 (assuming the lease extension […]
Twins, Lee County close to agreement on Hammond Stadium upgrades
The Minnesota Twins and Lee County are close to announcing a $45-million plan to upgrade Hammond Stadium, the team’s spring home, as part of a 30-year lease extension. The plan calls for the state to pay $15 million toward the project under the terms of a Florida fund set up to retain spring training, the […]
Twins pitching ballpark changes for 2013
The Minnesota Twins are expected to seek changes to Target Field for 2013, including an upgrade of the right-field bleachers and possibly a return of trees to the center-field batter’s eye area. When Target Field opened, 14 black spruce trees were planted in the batter’s eye area, but Twins position players complained they were a […]
Cedar Rapids to Twins, Kane County to Cubs
Two big affiliation deals in the Low Class A Midwest League were announced this afternoon: The Cedar Rapids Kernels hooked up with the Minnesota Twins, while the Kane County Cougars signed a new deal with the Chicago Cubs. For the Cougars and the Cubs, a new two-year player-development contract brings the MLB’s Low Class A […]
Fort Wayne, San Diego extend PDC
The press release should be coming out shortly, but we’ve been told the San Diego Padres and the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) are extending their player-development contract (PDC). It’s been a good run for the two teams, especially this season, which saw the TinCaps set a record for attendance and hosting […]
Twins meet with Kernels; more meetings today
Minnesota Twins officials met yesterday with the board of directors of the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Low Class A; Midwest League) and will meet with at least one more Midwest League team today, as the affiliate dance continues. The Cedar Rapids Gazette is reporting that an affiliate deal between the Twins and Kernels is a done […]
Twins to meet with Cedar Rapids front office about affiliation: report
Reps from the Minnesota Twins will reportedly be in Cedar Rapids today to tour Veterans Memorial Stadium and meet with the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Low Class A; Midwest League) about an affiliation deal. The Kernels cut ties with former parent Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at the end of this season in hopes of landing […]
Nats, Lee County to continue discussions on spring training
Lee County and the Washington Nationals will continue to discuss a move of the team to City of Palms Park for spring training, as officials look at whether the county can afford requested upgrades. The Nats have already presented a wish list of changes they’d like to see at City of Palms Park, and many […]
All signs point to Kernels seeking new affiliate
With all Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim memorabilia stripped from the team store, it’s pretty clear the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Low Class A; Midwest League) are in the market for a new parent. No surprise: the Kernels front office publicly said they were dissatisfied with the Angels and would probably not seek an extension of […]