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Gyr named new Voice of the Intimidators

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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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