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 […]
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
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 […]
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 […]
Richmond decides to put new ballpark downtown; affiliated ball poised to keep the market
If a new ballpark is built in Richmond, it won’t be located on a new Boulevard development, close to The Diamond — it will be built in the downtown Shockoe Bottom area, as the city awarded development rights to the Boulevard area and downtown to Highwoods Properties.If a new ballpark is built in Richmond, it […]
Threshers, Fisher Cats earn awards for best TV spot, best uni
We continue our announcements of the 2008 Ballpark Digest awards with the winners of Best TV Spot and Best New Uniform. The best new TV spot comes from the Clearwater Threshers (High Class A; Florida State League) and Plan B. Branding, "Thirsty Thursday the Musical." On the uniform front, we chose the new uniforms from […]
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 […]
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 […]
DeWitt: Ballpark Village still on track
St. Louis Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III says planning for a Ballpark Village next to the new Busch Stadium is right on schedule despite past problems in landing tenants and a general freeze in the credit markets. St. Louis Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III says planning for a Ballpark Village next to the new Busch Stadium […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ghosts, Canaries snare awards for best new hats, best new food item
We continue our announcements of the 2008 Ballpark Digest awards with the winners of Best New Hat and Best New Food Item. On the hat front, the winner was clear to us: the innovative glow-in-the-dark design implemented by the Casper Ghosts (rookie; Pioneer League). Designed by Plan B. Branding and implemented by Ghosts CEO Kevin […]
Bakersfield to examine future baseball moves
With the current assumption the Bakersfield Blaze (High Class A; California League) will be out of town after the 2009 season as part of a shift of two franchises to the Carolina League, city officials are asking what could be done to get baseball back.With the current assumption the Bakersfield Blaze (High Class A; California […]