Now that the offseason is underway, several Minor League Baseball teams will soon unveil new names. For these clubs, the hope is that a new name will not only boost merchandise sales, but strengthen the ties of the team to its community. (more…)
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Settling in: C-Tigers a quiet success in Norwich
Some fans were dismayed when Double-A ball left Norwich, but the community-oriented approach of the Connecticut Tigers (short season A; NY-Penn League) has won over the locals. The approach from C.J. Knudsen and crew is pretty simple: since the C-Tigers season opens in June, the ballpark is host to a slew of college and high-school […]
Weber stepping down as C-Tigers GM
Andrew Weber, who oversaw the move of the Connecticut Tigers (short season A; NY-Penn League) from Oneonta to Norwich, is stepping down as the team’s GM. Current vice president of operations, C.J. Knudsen, will replace Weber as vice president and general manager. Eric Knighton will be promoted to vice president and assistant general manager. “Andrew […]