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Archives: Jan. 15-21, 2008 Marlins lease proposal not expected until February Posted Jan. 18, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) A proposed lease for a new Florida Marlins ballpark probably won’t be reviewed by the Miami-Dade County Commission until February, as negotiations are still ongoing. Miami-Dade County and the city of Miami have already worked out […]

Archives: Jan. 1-7, 2008 New Yankee Stadium goes up, but Bronx still seeks benefits Posted Jan. 7, 2008 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) When the New York Yankees came to a final agreement for a new Yankee Stadium, the team would give roughly $1.2 million a year, starting when the work began, to various community groups […]

Archives: Dec. 16-31, 2007 Selling Cubbies priority for new owner Posted Dec. 21, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Selling the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and a stake in a local sports cable network is a high priority for new Tribune Co. owner Sam Zell, who yesterday formally took control of the publishing giant, whose assets […]

Daktronics has been chosen to design and build a unique integrated video and scoring system for the new Yankee Stadium, scheduled to open at the start of the 2009 baseball season. Installation of the new equipment is scheduled to start during the spring of 2008, with substantial completion by the end of year. The value […]

Archives: Dec. 9-15, 2007 Marlins funding closer to reality Posted Dec. 14, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The Florida Marlins may finally get the elusive funding for their long-sought retractable-roof ballpark after Miami commissioners approved on Thursday a wide-ranging plan to fund billions of dollars worth of projects in the city. The plan, hammered out […]

Archives: Nov. 26-Dec. 1, 2007 Rays unveil plans for new ballpark Posted Nov. 29, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The Tampa Bay Rays formally unveiled their plans for a new waterfront ballpark that could open as soon as 2012 if things go smoothly. The new ballpark, to be built on the current site of Al […]

Archives: Nov. 19-25, 2007 Dodgers say they’ll keep split squad in Vero Beach next spring Posted Nov. 19, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Spring training just got even more complicated for the Los Angeles Dodgers after officials confirmed part of the team would remain in Vero Beach for spring training. This means part of the […]

Remembering Joe Nuxhall, one of the last characters in baseball. Before you read any further, take a second and listen to these clips: WLW Tribute to Joe Nuxhall Dayton Daily News It will only take a few seconds. Did you hear the joy in the voice? Could you just see the smile in the man’s […]

Archives: Nov. 12-18, 2007 BoSox raise ticket prices 9 percent Posted Nov. 15, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) When you’re defending World Series champs and control one of the best ballparks in Major League Baseball, you can get away with raising ticket prices by an average of 9 percent. The Boston Red Sox announced 2008 […]

Archives: Nov. 5-11, 2007 Voters reject ballpark initiatives in Sarasota, Brighton; approve them in Helena and Avon Posted Nov. 7, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Ballpark initiatives were shot down by voters in Sarasota, Fla., and Brighton, Col., and approved by residents of Helena, Mont. In Sarasota, the close rejection (4,431-4,206) of a city referendum […]

Archives: Oct. 1-7, 2007 Royals hold groundbreaking for Kauffman Stadium renovations Posted Oct. 4, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The Kansas City Royals held a bash yesterday to formally mark the beginning of renovations at Kauffman Stadium, which will run through the start of the 2009 season. The centerpiece of this 2007-2008 renovations: a new […]

Archives: Sept. 24-30, 2007 DuPuy meets with Crist about new Fish ballpark, says MLB will make use of Dodgertown Posted Sept. 27, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Florida Gov. Charlie Crist met with MLB COO Bob DuPuiy to promote the state’s sports and was told Dodgertown will be preserved and the Marlins should stay in […]