Fredericksburg, VA is proceeding with discussions over a new ballpark for the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League), as the city council approved a letter of intent with the team. (more…)
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P-Nats Announce First Fredericksburg Ballpark Founding Partnership
The Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) are out of the gate in preparing for a new Fredericksburg ballpark, announcing a deal with Mary Washington Healthcare to be the facility’s first Founding Partner. The announcement comes after the P-Nats came to a preliminary agreement with the City of Fredericksburg to help provide funds for a 5,000-seat multi-purpose stadium to […]
Prince William County Officials Unsurprised by P-Nats’ Fredericksburg Plans
Prince William County elected leaders are not surprised by a possible move of the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League), who are pursuing a new ballpark in Fredericksburg, VA. (more…)
Fredericksburg Eager for Ballpark Discussions; Flying Squirrels Monitoring Situation
After unveiling a proposed letter of intent, Fredericksburg, VA officials are eager to continue discussions about a proposed ballpark for the relocating Potomac Nationals (High; Carolina League). Meanwhile, the nearby Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) will monitor Fredericksburg’s actions as they pursue a new Richmond ballpark. (more…)
P-Nats Pursue New Fredericksburg Ballpark
The Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) are pursuing a move to a new Fredericksburg, VA ballpark, with the city to vote on a letter of intent with the team next month. (more…)
Committee reviews Spotsylvania County ballpark proposal
A committee charged with mapping the finances and future of a proposed Spotsylvania County (Va.) ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) revealed wide disagreements on how to accomplish the task. (more…)
Fredericksburg to move ahead with ballpark financing negotiations
The Fredericksburg (Va.) City Council will move forward with negotiations on a new baseball complex and ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League), but it’s not clear whether the city will commit an additional $18 million to the project. Diamond Nation has proposed a $61-million development at Celebrate Virginia South featuring a […]
The Week That Was: August 24
Obamacare, ballpark planning at Mississippi State and Macomb County, and spring-training news generated interest amongst our readers. The top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. Here are the top stories: Giants protest upheld; Wrigley issues caused by Obamacare?New spring training plan expected from Astros, Nats in coming weeksNew […]
Diamond Nation: Front us more money, and we’ll share ballpark revenues
Offers of revenue-sharing are rarely taken up by municipalities, so it will be interesting to see if the offer by Diamond Nation to share revenues on a Fredericksburg, Va., baseball complex in exchange for upfront financing actually happens. Diamond Nation, a New Jersey firm seeking to develop a baseball complex in Fredericksburg that includes a […]
Price tag for new Fredericksburg baseball complex: $61M
The price tag on a baseball complex that includes a new ballpark for the relocating Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) in Fredericksburg, Va., is now $61 million, and the city may look at a special tax district to cover the cost of the project. Diamond Nation has proposed a complex that includes a […]
New Fredericksburg ballpark over budget; owners exploring options
A new Fredericksburg (Va.) ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) is over budget after the first round of estimates, with a funding gap between $12 million and $18 million currently being examined. Reps from Diamond Nation, which has been working on the privately financed ballpark plan with Suns owner Bruce Quinn, […]
New Fredericksburg ballpark opening delayed to 2016
It looks like a new Fredericksburg ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) will be delayed until 2016, as the owners still need to close on financing and land acquisition. Suns ownership signed a two-year lease extension for Municipal Stadium in Hagerstown, giving the team a cushion as it works to close […]
Fredericksburg ballpark financing plan passes Virginia House
The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill allowing Fredericksburg to recapture sales tax to help pay for a new Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark. The Virginia Senate already passed the bill, and Gov. Terry McAuliffe is expected to sign it. From Frederickburg.com: The “clawback” allows the locality to get 3.5 percentage […]