Alex Gyr is the new broadcaster and media-relations director for Kannapolis Intimidators; he’ll handle all play-by-play duties this season, while also taking charge of the media-relations department.Alex Gyr is the new broadcaster and media-relations director for Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League); he’ll handle all play-by-play duties this season, while also taking charge of […]
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Tulsa ballpark financing defended before city council
More than a few eyebrows were raised in the baseball world after only one firm bid on the construction contract for a new Tulsa Drillers ballpark — and, as it turns out, some city councillors were wondering how that happened.More than a few eyebrows were raised in the baseball world after only one firm bid […]
New for 2009: Coca-Cola Field
Things go better with Coke in the International League, as the home of the Buffalo Bisons will sport a new moniker for 2009: Coca-Cola Field. It’s the second naming-rights deal for the beverage giant in the circuit.It’s been a busy offseason for the Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League); after unveiling a new logo yesterday […]
Waukesha ballpark effort delayed
The attempt to bring a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team to Waukesha, Wis. for 2009 failed after Chad Bauer failed to close on financing for the $2 million facility; 2010 is the new goal.The attempt to bring a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team to Waukesha, Wis. for 2009 failed after Chad Bauer failed to close on financing […]
Bisons unveil new logo
The new logo adds a contemporary look to the team while incorporating the team colors of the Bisons’ new parent, the New York Mets.
Trop to present ‘interesting’ challenges for first-ever bowl game
Domes usually aren’t bad places to watch a football game, but that notion will be put to the test during Saturday’s St. Petersburg Bowl at Tropicana Field. Indeed, the same things that make Tropicana Field such an adventure for baseball will probably come into play during the game between Memphis and the University of South […]
Tropicana Field / Tampa Bay Rays
Let’s get this right out of the way: Tropicana Field is not the worst facility in the major leagues. The Metrodome clearly is. By far. Now, having said that, it’s also clear that Tropicana Field is the second-worst facility in the majors. In many ways it’s directly comparable to the Metrodome, as both hated domes […]
O’s ask for more from Vero Beach; city balks
Yesterday’s deadline set by Indian River County and Vero Beach officials for the Baltimore Orioles to make a commitment to Dodgertown has come and gone with the Orioles instead making a counteroffer that goes beyond the initial offer of $13 million in ballpark improvements and 37.5 acres of land.Yesterday’s deadline set by Indian River County […]
New Alex Box on schedule for February opening
The new LSU Tigers ballpark is on schedule for a February 2009 opening; hurricanes and unexpected snow storms have failed to deter progress on the facility.The new LSU Tigers ballpark is on schedule for a February 2009 opening; hurricanes and unexpected snow storms have failed to deter progress on the facility. The new Alex Box […]
Moores puts Padres on the block
John Moores confirms he’s selling the San Diego Padres, hiring investor advisors from Goldman Sachs to place a value on the team. Forbes estimated the franchise was worth $385 million in its latest round of MLB valuations. “My strong desire is to stay involved, because the last decade and a half has been a terrific […]
Jackson proposes development district to keep Diamond Jaxx
The team’s new lease prominently mentions the creation of a tax-development district surrounding Pringles Park, but some Madison County officials oppose it because there’s no concrete plan from the Diamond Jaxx ownership.The owners of the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx (Class AA; Southern League) want the creation of a tax-development district surrounding Pringles Park in hopes […]
A’s could end up in San Jose after all
An ambiguously phrased letter from Commissioner Bud Selig leads many in the Bay Area to assume that if the attempt by the Oakland A’s to build a new ballpark in Fremont fails, the owners will be able to negotiate with any other community — including San Jose.An ambiguously phrased letter from Commissioner Bud Selig leads […]
Orioles, Sarasota move closer on spring pact
The prospects of a Baltimore Orioles move to Sarasota for spring training brightened significantly last week when the team agreed to a reduced budget and offered $5 million toward maintenance toward a new complex.The prospects of a Baltimore Orioles move to Sarasota for spring training brightened significantly last week when the team agreed to a […]