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Sarasota, Lee County, Vero Beach push spring-training sites for BoSox, O’s

We have the makings of a good old-fashioned bidding war between Lee County, Fort Myers, Sarasota and Vero Beach to land the Boston Red Sox and/or the Baltimore Orioles as spring-training tenants. We have the makings of a good old-fashioned bidding war between Lee County, Fort Myers, Sarasota and Vero Beach to land the Boston Red […]

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Newark Bears may fold

The Newark Bears (independent; Atlantic League) are on the verge of folding, according to multiple reports in the media.Times are getting rough on the economic front. Just ask Marc Berson, the owner of the Newark Bears (independent; Atlantic League), who is on the verge of throwing in the towel on the underperforming franchise. He says […]

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In memoriam: Delmont Miller

The Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League) mourn the passing of Delmont Miller, who was more than just a scoreboard operator for the team.In the greater scheme of things Delmont Miller wasn’t a major player in the baseball world. Heck, he wasn’t even a minor player. But he was the sort of person who […]

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Lee County issues call for land

Lee County is issuing a call for land for a new Boston Red Sox spring-training facility. Lee County is issuing a call for land for a new Boston Red Sox spring-training facility. The county wants proposals from developers who control a parcel 80 acres or larger; the county is looking for the developer to donate the […]

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Cordaro, Crain promoted in Omaha

The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced that General Manager Martie Cordaro and Director of Marketing Rob Crain have received promotions. Cordaro’s new title is Vice President and General Manager, while Crain is now Assistant General Manager/Marketing.The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced that General Manager Martie Cordaro and Director of […]

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Ballpark Notes: Oct. 24

The Wenatchee AppleSox (summer collegiate; WCCBL) unveil a commemorative logo.The Wenatchee AppleSox (summer collegiate; WCCBL) introduced a commemorative logo in celebration of their upcoming 10th season anniversary. The logo was designed by Matt Nystrom and will be used as a jersey patch for the teams’ new uniforms for the 2009 season. It will also appear […]

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Announcing the 2008 Ballpark Digest Awards

It’s time once again for the annual Ballpark Digest Awards! Last year saw our inaugural efforts on the awards front, and we were overwhelmed with suggestions and responses from the baseball community.   So we’re back with more awards, more publicity and a higher profile. We’ve expanded the list of awards, and we want to […]

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Twins unveil scoreboard details

The Minnesota Twins are holding a press conference today to announce details of their new scoreboard at Target Field, slated to open for the 2010 season.The Minnesota Twins are holding a press conference today to announce details of their new scoreboard at Target Field, slated to open for the 2010 season. The plan is for […]

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