More ballpark goodness for your daily perusal. In today’s second edition of Ballpark News, the Birmingham Barons announce staff changes, while the Williamsport Crosscutters freeze ticket prices for 2009.More ballpark goodness for your daily perusal. In today’s second edition of Ballpark News, the Birmingham Barons announce staff changes, while the Williamsport Crosscutters freeze ticket prices […]
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Offerman sued over bat attack
Bridgeport Bluefish catcher John Nathans is suing former MLB All-Star and Long Island Duck Jose Offerman over a nasty bat-wielding incident that ended both careers.Bridgeport Bluefish (independent; Atlantic League) catcher John Nathans is suing former MLB All-Star and Long Island Duck Jose Offerman over a nasty bat-wielding incident that ended both careers. Offerman took exception […]
TinCaps to move to new ballpark tomorrow
The Fort Wayne TinCaps will move into their new Parkview Field digs on Friday the 13th.The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) front-office staff will be moving from their offices at Memorial Stadium to their newly finished offices at Parkview Field on Friday, February 13th. “We are thrilled to be able to move […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 12, 2009
Today’s personnel news in the baseball world: the Potomac Nationals announce additions to the front office, while the Tucson Toros add to their coaching staff. In today’s personnel news: the Potomac Nationals announce additions to the front office, while the Tucson Toros add to their coaching staff. The Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) […]
Lawmakers: Lay off Citi/Mets deal
A group of New York City and Long Island members of Congress ask Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to stay away from the $400-million naming-rights deal.A group of New York City and Long Island members of Congress ask Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to stay away from the $400-million naming-rights deal between Citigroup and the New York […]
Lowell reverses course, will seek bids for 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park
The Lowell Arena Commission decided to heed the wishes of Lowell Spinners owner Drew Weber and will look at a 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park.The Lowell Arena Commission decided to heed the wishes of Lowell Spinners (short season; NY-Penn League) owner Drew Weber and will look at a 10-year lease for LeLacheur Park. The commission had […]
Bandits announce second phase of unique fan promo: direct choice
The Quad Cities River Bandits are holding a unique promo for the 2009 season: allowing fans to choose their own promotion. The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) are holding a unique promo for the 2009 season: allowing fans to choose their own promotion. The Name the Promotion contest is moving into […]
Great South League plans aggressive expansion
The summer-collegiate Great South League plans to expand in 2009 into many former minor-league markets, including Columbus, Macon and Anderson.The Great South League, a summer-collegiate circuit launched in 2005 as the Georgia Collegiate League, plans to expand to 20 teams this season and is placing teams in former affiliated and indy markets like Anderson (S.C.), […]
Wolff: A’s still committed to Fremont ballpark
Despite protests and increasing opposition to a proposed Warm Springs ballpark site, Oakland A’s owner Lew Wolff says his first option is still a Fremont ballpark.Despite protests and increasing opposition to a proposed Warm Springs ballpark site, Oakland A’s owner Lew Wolff says his first option is still a Fremont ballpark. His comments came before […]
O-Royals ballpark location proposal due at end of the month
Developers have until the end of the month to submit proposals for the site of a new Sarpy County ballpark.Developers have until the end of the month to submit proposals for the site of a new Sarpy County ballpark. A letter sent out by project consultant Kermit Brashear lays out exactly what the county is […]
Will sweetheart deal be the downfall of new Fish Pond?
Approval Friday of a new Florida Marlins ballpark is far from a done deal, especially after local officials were informed the proposed lease is the most favorable given to a major-league team this decade.Approval Friday of a new Florida Marlins ballpark is far from a done deal, especially after local officials were informed the proposed […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 11, 2009
They’re back! We’ll cover personnel changes on a regular basis. Today: the Bowing Green Hot Rods hire a director of ticket sales, while the Green Bay Bullfrogs name a new manager.They’re back! We’ll cover personnel changes on a regular basis. Today: the Bowling Green Hot Rods hire a director of ticket sales, while the Green […]
Twins unveil plaza plans for new ballpark
The Minnesota Twins unveiled plans for the plaza connecting Target Field with the rest of downtown Minneapolis.The Minnesota Twins unveiled plans for the pedestrian plaza connecting Target Field with Target Center and the rest of downtown Minneapolis. You could argue that it’s just a plaza, but it’s a very important public space: the majority of […]