Four firms are bidding to study the feasibility of McCoy Stadium, giving the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and local officials plenty of options to choose from in mapping out the team’s future. (more…)
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Feasibility Study Set for McCoy Stadium
As they try to decide the best long-term solution in the franchise’s ballpark search, Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will study the feasibility of a McCoy Stadium renovation. (more…)
Winter Park moves ahead with ballpark feasibility plan
The Winter Park (Fl.) City Commission voted to move forward with a ballpark-feasibility plan over the next 45 days, as city staff will research potential funding plans, locations and more. The Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) have explored a move to the Orlando suburb for several years now, with the several […]
Macon officials hold off on MiLB feasibility study
If pro baseball is to return to Macon, Ga., it won’t be any time soon, as the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority delayed a decision on a feasibility study for a new ballpark. The pitch from Macon Mayor Robert Reichert would have the county pay for a feasibility study. But, given that other aspects of […]
Study: Warner Robins can support Single-A baseball
After a brief delay over data disclosure, businessman John Hughes has shared the contents of a commissioned ballpark feasibility study for Warner Robins, but city officials came down against any public funding. Warner Robins is part of the greater Macon area, which formerly hosted pro baseball at Luther Williams Field. No one is proposing a […]
Warner Robins puts off ballpark feasibility study
A study to determine the feasibility of a new pro ballpark in Warner Robins, Ga., was tabled because city councilmembers wanted to see more information about exactly what is being studied. Local businessman John Hughes offered to perform the ballpark feasbility study on his own dime (they ususually cost between $15,000 and $20,000). However, the […]
Parkersburg continues ballpark debate; Ripken Design reportedly interested
Parkersburg (W. Va.) officials held a third public meeting about a possible new ballpark for an independent Frontier League team, with Ripken Design expressing interest in the planning process. Crowds were small for the three public meetings, and many of the concerns were what you’d expect: whether public money should be spent on a new […]