An influential local conservancy group has weighed in on the best locations for a new Boston spring-training site in Lee County, but the group’s recommendations may be at odds to what the Red Sox prefer. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida, a Naples-based advocacy group, has ranked the nine proposed ballpark sites based on their impact […]
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Could Cubs seek new spring facility?
With Goodyear and Glendale dramatically raising the bars when it comes to new Cactus League spring-training facilities, many expect the new owners of the Chicago Cubs to opt out of its HoHoKam Park contract and seek upgrades.With Goodyear and Glendale dramatically raising the bars when it comes to new Cactus League spring-training facilities, many expect […]
The week that was: Feb. 15
It was a big week for ballpark news, between the temporary defeat of a proposed Florida Marlins ballpark and the beginning of spring training. Here’s a list of the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest the past week.It was a big week for ballpark news, between the temporary defeat of a proposed Florida Marlins ballpark […]
Marlins ballpark vote delayed until March 12
The Marlins make a small concession on one of the three changes suggested by Commissioner Marc Sarnoff, but the larger issue remains: $1.9 billion of debt service needed to build the ballpark.The Miami City Commission adjourned today after not reaching a deal on a new Florida Marlins ballpark, with a vote rescheduled to March 12 […]
Negotiations fail to yield compromise on Marlins ballpark
Marlins President David Samson rejects new demands from the City of Miami to share in revenues from a new Florida Marlins ballpark, so the deal is dead for the day.Marlins President David Samson rejected new demands from the City of Miami to share in revenues from a new Florida Marlins ballpark, so the deal is […]
City rejects Marlins ballpark proposal — for now
The $606-million Florida Marlins ballpark proposal suffered a major setback today after the Miami City Commission deadlocked on the financial arrangements, though negotiations to break the tie are going on now.The $606-million Florida Marlins ballpark proposal suffered a major setback today after the Miami City Commission deadlocked on the financial arrangements, though negotiations to break […]
Ray Winder Field gets temporary reprieve
The bidding process for the Little Rock-owned portion of Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers, was so flawed city officials are recommending tossing out the decision to sell the historic ballpark to the University of Arkansas.The bidding process for the Little Rock-owned portion of Ray Winder Field, the former home of […]
Total borrowing cost of new Marlins ballpark: $1.9 billion
A revised budget for a new Florida Marlins ballpark pegs the total cost of borrowing on the project to be $1.9 billion — and we expect that number to be a prime topic as the city and Miami-Dade County discuss the final agreements for the project today.A revised budget for a new Florida Marlins ballpark […]
Spring arrives, as teams report for annual training season
We have the first arrivals to training camp, as pitchers and catches from several teams reported yesterday. To get you in the spring spirit, we have a look today at the new ballpark and training complex for the Cleveland Indians in Goodyear, Arizona today, followed by a preview of the new Los Angeles Dodgers/Chicago White […]
Goodyear Ballpark / Cleveland Indians / 4
The new spring home of the Cleveland Indians combines a state-of-the-art training complex with one of the more pleasant ballparks in the Cactus League. < Previous: Touring the training facility For a team training in recent years at Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes Park – complete with cramped and old clubhouse spaces – the difference […]
Goodyear Ballpark / Cleveland Indians / 3
The new spring home of the Cleveland Indians combines a state-of-the-art training complex with one of the more pleasant ballparks in the Cactus League. < Previous: Other ballpark highlights We also took an extensive tour of the Indians training facility. Splitting off the training facility from the ballpark is something that’s fallen out of favor […]
Goodyear Ballpark / Cleveland Indians
Goodyear, located on the far western edge of the greater Phoenix area, isn’t the first place to come to mind when brainstorming for the ideal spring-training locale. But the new spring home of the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds combines state-of-the-art training complexes with one of the more pleasant ballparks in the Cactus League, in […]
WXAV to broadcast ThunderBolts in 2009
The Windy CIty ThunderBolts are back on the airwaves after a broadcast deal with WXAV FM.The Windy City ThunderBolts (independent; Frontier League) announced an agreement with WXAV 88.3 FM to broadcast the team’s games during the 2009 season. WXAV, which is licensed to Saint Xavier University in Chicago, has committed to air at least 30 […]