We have some new renderings for a proposed Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark, as some value engineering is applied to the project after an initial round of bids. (more…)
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Contractor named for new GreenJackets ballpark
We have a contractor for a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark to be built as part of Project Jackson — provided the ballpark funding survives a court appeal. (more…)
Another legal challenge to new GreenJackets ballpark
We have another legal challenge to the financing plan for a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark, as a local resident rebuffed once is appealing his loss to the South Carolina Court of Appeals. (more…)
Preview: New Augusta GreenJackets ballpark
North Augusta (S.C.) has issued an RFQ for construction of a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark, which provides a tangible look at the new facility. (more…)
Augusta, San Francisco extend player development contract
Another PDC extension that makes sense: the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) and the San Francisco Giants extended their player development contract through 2016. The GreenJackets-Giants relationship dates back to 2005, and 2015 will mark the 11th season of the partnership. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Giants,” said GreenJackets President […]
New GreenJackets ballpark project hit with lawsuit
A ballpark opponent has filed suit against North Augusta’s Project Jackson development, saying tax-increment financing (TIF) has been inappropriately implemented in the funding plan. Project Jackson is a $144-million development in North Augusta that includes retail, hotel, convention center and a new ballpark for the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League). The ballpark itself […]
Personnel moves in Augusta, Connecticut
Some team moves to report: Tom Denlinger is the new GM of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League), and the Connecticut Tigers (short season A; NY-Penn League) announced several promotions. Denlinger comes to the GreenJackets from the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League). Next season will mark Denlinger’s 13th season in minor […]
New GreenJackets ballpark plan moving forward
A proposed new ballpark for the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) received initial approval by the North Augusta City Council, but two more public votes are on the horizon. The Council approved the Project Jackson development plan, which includes TIF money for a parking ramp and the ballpark. The total $144-million project (which […]
GreenJackets ballpark project moves forward
Tax-increment financing for Project Jackson, which contains a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark, received approval from the local school district last night. The approval came with a few strings, however. Most prominent: none of the TIF proceeds generated by school-district participation can go toward financing the new ballpark. Instead, funds must […]
Revised GreenJackets ballpark plan up for vote tomorrow
A revised plan for North Augusta financing of a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark will be considered tomorrow night by the Aiken County school board. The board will be asked to approve a new plan unveiled back in May that calls for a smaller contribution in TIF money as part of […]
Forbes: Placing a value on MiLB teams
Forbes Magazine has released a estimate of Minor League Baseball franchises values, with the Sacramento River Cats topping the list with a calculated worth of $38 million. The top ten teams and their valuations: Team Valuation Sacramento River Cats (PCL; AAA) $38 million Round Rock Express (PCL; AAA) $35 million Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL; AAA) […]
New GreenJackets ballpark plan unveiled
Proponents of a new ballpark for the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) unveiled a new financing plan calling again for a new TIF district with a lesser impact on the local school district. In March Aiken County shot down a proposed TIF district extension for Project Jackson, a mixed-use development, with commissioners saying […]
Augusta GreenJackets sale finalized
The sale of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) was finalized yesterday, with Agon Sports & Entertainment taking the reins from Ripken Baseball. Agon is led by Jeff Eiseman, who will be the new president of both Agon Sports and the GreenJackets, and Chris Schoen, but the ownership group also includes other local […]