As discussions continue about a proposed downtown ballpark, the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) and city officials are planning for the future. (more…)
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Kannapolis Intimidators Make Personnel Moves
As they prepare for a future that could include a new downtown ballpark, the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) are making some personnel moves. Mike deMaine has joined the Intimidators as their chief revenue officer, while general manager Randy Long has been promoted to chief operating officer. (more…)
Design of New Kannapolis Intimidators Ballpark Approved
The Kannapolis City Council approved the design of a new downtown ballpark for the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League), with a final decision on $37 million in funding set for later this spring. (more…)
Kannapolis Approves Ballpark-Related Spending
Work toward a new ballpark for the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) continues, as the City of Kannapolis approved a project-related expenditure. (more…)
Developer Offers Vision of Kannapolis Project
Development talks are continuing in Kannapolis, where a developer is pitching his vision for a new mixed-use area around a proposed Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) ballpark. (more…)
Potential New Kannapolis Intimidators Ballpark: $38.8M, 5,780 Capacity
A new downtown ballpark for the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) would cost $38.8 million, seat 5,760 fans and potentially generate some $26 million in private development, according to a market-research report presented to the City Council yesterday. (more…)
Study: Intimidators Attendance Would More Than Double in New Ballpark
A new downtown ballpark for the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) could more than double the attendance for the team, according to a feasibility study to be considered by the City Council on Monday. (more…)
Downtown Kannapolis Master Plan Calls for New Ballpark
A new downtown master plan calls for a new Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) ballpark on one end and a new performing-arts center on the other end, in a study directed by the Development Finance Initiative. (more…)
Kannapolis: We’ll Take Year to Map New Ballpark Plan
With new owners taking over the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League), the Kannapolis City Council will take up to a year to decide whether to move forward on a new downtown ballpark. (more…)
Intimidators Sold to Reese Smith III
We have a sale in Minor League Baseball to report: the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) are being sold to a group headed by veteran MiLB operator Reese Smith III, as Smith Family Baseball departs MiLB. (more…)
Kannapolis acquires 46 downtown acres; new ballpark next?
With the city of Kannapolis acquiring 46 downtown acres for development, a new ballpark for the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League) could be on the docket. (more…)
Smith Family Baseball buys Wilmington Sharks
We have a new owner of the Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), as Brad Smith and Smith Family Baseball, owners of the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League), have agreed to buy the team from Peter Freund. (more…)
Kannapolis eyes new downtown Intimidators ballpark
A new downtown ballpark may be in the cards for the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League), as city officials debate the pros and cons during a planning retreat today. It’s no secret downtown Kannapolis could use a boost, and some city officials say a new Intimidators ballpark could substantially increase foot traffic and […]