The St. Paul Saints make light of a patently absurd situation in Minnesota politics.With Norm Coleman and Al Franken locked up in a contentious recount to see which candidate lands in the U.S. Senate, the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are marking the occasion with a unique bobblehead promotion. A figurine given out at […]
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Wolff: Ottawa is in Can-Am League in ’09
League will run franchise if a local buyer can’t be found.Can-Am Association Commissioner Miles Wolff committed to his league fielding a team next season at Ottawa Stadium, despite the decision by Zip.ca to fold the Ottawa Rapidz in the face of larger-than-expected losses during the 2008 season. Wolff made his comments at a press conference […]
Northern League schedule released; no Burnsville team
As we’ve been predicting, there’s no Burnsville team in the lineup as the independent Northern League releases a six-team schedule for 2009.As we’ve been predicting, there’s no Burnsville team in the lineup as the independent Northern League releases a six-team schedule for 2009. League sources say the final schedule has been distributed to teams; look […]
Gravel mining key to McHenry County ballpark deal
A request by a local developer to dig gravel from a portion of a proposed ballpark site in McHenry County, Ill. is key to the project moving forward.We’re now receiving more details about a proposed independent Frontier League ballpark in Woodstock, Ill. — and the details make clear exactly what’s going on. The ballpark is […]
Heitman makes another run at McHenry County ballpark
Peter Heitman is partnering with McHenry County Community Foundation to bring a new ballpark and a Frontier League franchise to suburban Chicago.Peter Heitman is partnering with McHenry County Community Foundation to bring a new ballpark and a Frontier League franchise to suburban Chicago. The current plan calls for a new ballpark in Woodstock, Illinois, a […]
Duquette passes on naming rights for Wahconah Park — for now
Dan Duquette and the other owners of the American Defenders of Pittsfield can’t close on a naming-rights deal for the historic Pittsfield (Mass.) ballpark.Historic Wahconah Park will retain its name, as Dan Duquette and the other owners of the American Defenders of Pittsfield (NECBL) can’t close on a naming-rights deal for the historic Pittsfield (Mass.) […]
Victoria Seals: Preparing for play at Royal Athletic Park
The owners of the new Victoria Seals franchise in the independent GBL face a challenge: attracting players to British Columbia.The owners of the new Victoria Seals franchise in the independent GBL face a challenge: attracting players to British Columbia. Not that it won’t be hard because of anything inherently bad in Victoria, mind you. But […]
ULB closes down Alexandria operations
Assistant GM Andrew Aguilar was laid off by the league on Friday, leaving the Aces without any employees.Assistant GM Andrew Aguilar was laid off by independent United League Baseball league on Friday, leaving the Aces without any employees and observers wondering if the league will indeed survive for a 2009 season. Out of the six […]
How a ballpark deal went bad in Brownsville
When United League Baseball and a local developer failed to finance a new Brownsville ballpark, the city declined to step in — dooming the project.When United League Baseball first proposed a new Brownsville ballpark in association with developer Richard Hope, the financial arrangement was clear: ULB and Hope would finance the $7.5 million facility and […]
Is ULB on the outs in Harlingen?
Jerry Deal, the indefatigable former employee of United League Baseball, sends word that the Harlingen WhiteWings have been locked out of their ballpark for nonpayment of utilities.To say there’s a lot of bad feelings in the Lone Star State over United League Baseball might be an understatement, and we now have a report that the […]
Newark Bears sold
The Newark Bears have been sold to an investment firm looking to field a team for the 2009 season.A company called Bases Loaded Group has signed a letter of intent to purchase the Newark Bears (independent; Atlantic League) out of from bankruptcy after providing the Atlantic League with a $1 million letter of credit and […]
American Defenders: Wrapping the team in the flag
It’s an interesting business strategy: the American Defenders of New Hampshire (independent; Can-Am Association) say their personnel moves will be partly guided by whether a player spent time in the military.It’s an interesting business strategy: the American Defenders of New Hampshire (independent; Can-Am Association) say their personnel moves will be partly guided by whether a […]
Rascals ask fans to name 2009 promotion
The River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) are inviting Rascal fans to "name the promotion" for several games during the upcoming 2009 championship season.The River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) are inviting Rascal fans to "name the promotion" for several games during the upcoming 2009 championship season. Fans are requested to submit their ideas for […]