A proposed upgrade to Sewell-Thomas Stadium, home of the Alabama Crimson Tide, received preliminary approval from a Board of Trustees physical properties committee. The agenda item didn’t receive too much in the way of spirited debate, per the Tuscaloosa News: The renderings for the expansion and renovation of Sewell-Thomas Stadium were among a series of […]
Tag Archives | 2016
Crane: We could have relocated PCL team here by 2016
Astros owner Jim Crane says Triple-A ball could be in the Houston area by 2016, and announced that planning a new spring-training home to be shared with the Toronto Blue Jays is in the final stages. The Astros have been working with an area developer on a plan that would include a new Triple-A ballpark; […]
Indianapolis Indians, Pirates extend PDC through 2016
The Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more seasons, through 2016. “The Pirates leadership team of President Frank Coonelly, General Manager Neal Huntington, Assistant General Manager Kyle Stark and Director of Minor League Operations Larry Broadway has provided excellent leadership for the organization,” said […]
Joker Marchant Stadium, Tiger Town set for dramatic overhaul
Joker Marchant Stadium and Tiger Town will undergo a series of dramatic improvements beginning in 2014, under a $50-million plan unveiled by the Detroit Tigers and the city of Lakeland. The complex is the spring-training home of the Tigers, while the ballpark hosts Tigers game as well as Lakeland Flying Tigers (High Class A; Florida […]
Canadians, Blue Jays extend PDC
The Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) and the Toronto Blue Jays have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. The agreement is the first extension between the two Canadian organizations and ensures that Vancouver will develop the future of the Toronto Blue Jays for at least the next four seasons. “The […]
Bats, Reds extend affiliate deal through 2016
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and the Cincinnati Reds extended their Player Development Contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. This extends the previous agreement which was set to expire after the 2014 season. “Our organization’s relationship with Louisville continues to be a very successful one,” said Reds President of Baseball Operations and General […]
Braves: No new ballpark in sight, so we’ll fix up Turner Field
Though the notion of a new ballpark was floated in the Atlanta Braves front office, it sounds like team brass is committed to renovating Turner Field and working to improve the 55 acres around the ballpark. If there was no ballpark and the Braves were looking for a new-ballpark location, there’s little chance it would […]
Reds, Mustangs extend PDC to 2016
It wasn’t up until 2014, but that didn’t stop the Cincinnati Reds and Billings Mustangs (rookie; Pioneer League) from extending their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years. “The entire Cincinnati Reds organization is ecstatic to announce that we are extending our PDC with the Billings Mustangs,” said Reds Assistant Director of Player Development Jeff […]
Asheville, Rockies extend PDC by four years
The Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Colorado Rockies extended their player-development contract for four more years, through the 2016 campaign. “This is another great day in the history of the Asheville Tourists,” said team president Brian DeWine. “By the end of this contract, the Tourists and Rockies will have entered their […]
Clippers, Cleveland extend PDC through 2016
Though it wasn’t set to expire until 2014, the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) and the Cleveland Indians extended their player-development contract through the 2016 season. It’s pretty clear both sides are happy with the current arrangement. “These first four seasons of being affiliated with the Cleveland Indians in our new ballpark has exceeded […]
Binghamton, Mets extend PDC through 2016
The Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) and the New York Mets extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. The B-Mets have been affiliated with New York for the past 21 seasons. “We are pleased to continue our affiliation agreement with the New York Mets and as this season draws to a close, […]
Blue Wahoos, Reds extend PDC for four more years
Totally expected: the Cincinnati Reds and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) extended their player-development contract for four more years, through 2016. “We have been very extremely impressed with the operation in Pensacola, from the terrific new facility to the first-class treatment of our players by Quint Studer, Bruce Baldwin and their entire […]
IronPigs, Phillies extend PDC four more years
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) and the Philadelphia Phillies extended their player-development contract (PDC) for four more years, through the 2016 season. The announcement was made by IronPigs General Manager Kurt Landes and Phillies Asst. Director, Player Development, Steve Noworyta today at Coca-Cola Park. “This has been an exciting run for us here […]