With other independent and summer-collegiate leagues pitching Worcester officials on a Fitton Field lease, Can-Am League Commissioner Miles Wolff is working on a plan to keep the city in his circuit. It’s no secret other leagues, such as a startup feeder league from the independent Atlantic League, would like to be playing out of Fitton […]
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Can-Am League expands to Trois-Rivières for 2013
A new Trois-Rivières (Quebec) team in the independent Can-Am League was unveiled yesterday, as an ownership group that includes former major leaguer Eric Gagne met with the press. The ownership group includes Emmanuel Turcotte, Michel Côté, Miles Wolff, Marc-Andre Bergeron, the aforementioned Gagne and team president Jean-François Picard, according to the The Press. Trois-Rivières hosted a series in the […]
2012 Independent Attendance by Average
Our final independent-baseball attendance ranking of the day: Here are 2012 independent attendance numbers, listed by average. These numbers are for the top indy league who actually report attendance figures; there are others who do not. (Yeah, we’re looking at you, Freedom and Pecos leagues.) This season saw the loss of multiple independent teams, with […]
2012 Independent Attendance by Total
More attendance goodness for you today: here are the 2012 independent-league attendance rankings, listed by total. These numbers are for the top indy league who actually report attendance figures; there are others who do not. (Yeah, we’re looking at you, Freedom and Pecos leagues.) This season saw the loss of multiple independent teams, with the North […]
2012 Independent Attendance by League
With the independent-baseball regular season wrapping up yesterday, it’s time to parse the attendance numbers for 2012. Here are 2012 independent attendance numbers, listed by league. These numbers are for the top indy league who actually report attendance figures; there are others who do not. (Yeah, we’re looking at you, Freedom and Pecos leagues.) This season saw the loss of […]
Boulton, Atlantic League looking at new feeder circuit
It’s not a new idea, but it’s back up for planning: the independent Atlantic League is once again looking at starting a second circuit that would focus on smaller venues and funnel players to the existing league. At one point there were discussions with the independent Can-Am League about serving this purpose, but the parameters of […]
Multiple groups interested in Worcester market
Multiple groups have expressed interest in setting up shop in Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field after the demise of the Worcester Tornadoes (independent; Can-Am League). We’ve heard from one potential ownership quietly putting together a financial plan, while Bob Weldon, the former director of finance for the Tornadoes under previous ownership, says he’s got a killer […]
Can-Am League revokes Breighner’s membership, takes over Worcester market
That was quick: the independent Can-Am League has revoked Todd Breighner’s membership in the circuit and is seeking a new owner to play in the Worcester market. Like many independent leagues, the Can-Am League is based on a membership structure (akin a private country club), where team owners are members — as opposed to Minor […]
Small crowd sees Tornadoes’ last home game
We’re not ready to write off the Worcester Tornadoes (independent; Can-Am League), but many in an announced crowd of 546 in attendance for the home closer last night are. Owner Todd Breighner says the team has a positive balance sheet and cash flow, so any talk of bankruptcy is premature. Still, it’s not out of the […]
Breighner: Tornadoes are in good financial shape
Saying there’s no chance he’ll explore bankruptcy, Worcester Tornadoes (independent; Can-Am League) owner Todd Breighner says the team’s balance sheet is in good shape and he will rebound from financial setbacks. The team was locked out of offices earlier this week after the local Hilton Garden Inn went to court to satisfy a $32,562 bill. This follows […]
League may take over Tornadoes
The independent Can-Am League may take over the Worcester Tornadoes a day after employees were locked out of offices and the team shop to satisfy a lien. Usually it’s the last gasp of a team when personnel are locked out of the office, so it’s no surprise Miles Wolff and crew are mapping their next […]
Tornadoes locked out of offices, team shop
After losing team uniforms to satisfy a lien, Worcester Tornadoes (independent; Can-Am League) offices and team store were seized by a creditor, with the team locked out. The seizing came this afternoon after papers were served against the team and owner Todd Breighner over nonpayment of a $32,562 debt against the Hilton Garden Inn. The Inn won a judgement […]
More financial woes for W-Tornadoes; team uniforms seized
Worcester Tornadoes (independent; Can-Am League) uniforms were seized and replaced by league-supplied Grays traveling unis, as a local vendor attempts to collect on a $32,562 debt. The local Hilton Garden Inn filed suit against the team and owner Todd Breighner over nonpayment, saying that attempts to settle the debt ended with bounced checks and broken promises. A […]