Dave Ziedelis, the general manager of the Frederick Keys, has been named Calvin Falwell Executive of the Year for 2011, awarded to the Carolina League’s top executive. “It is a great honor to be given this award,” Ziedelis said. “The league is full of outstanding people and I am very grateful. We have had a […]
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Gorrasi, Nuts honored by Cal League
The Modesto Nuts were named the California League’s Organization of the Year for the second consecutive year, while VP/GM Mike Gorrasi was named exec of the year for the second consecutive year. The Modesto Nuts set a franchise attendance record for the 5th consecutive season as 180,785 fans passed through the turnstile at John Thurman […]
Decision on SWB Yanks fate delayed
The International League Board of Directors met without reaching a final decision on the fate of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees for the 2012 season, as negotiations are still ongoing between team management and potential hosts. The SWB Yankees are in need of a new home for the 2012 season when PNC Field undergoes an extreme renovation […]
For sale: Alliance Bank Stadium
Though it’s very unlikely there will be a buyer, Onondaga County has put Alliance Bank Stadium, the home of the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League) on the market as part of a larger effort to find a private operator for its sports and convention venues. The Chiefs have been the lessee of the ballpark […]
Ottawa out of running for SWB Yanks — but in line for affiliated ball
There’s virtually no chance the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) will be playing next season in Ottawa Stadium, but a Canadian ownership group is working to bring an Eastern League team to Canada’s capital city for 2013. Where the Yankees will end up remains a matter of conjecture, and the issue will be decided […]
Clark County postpones ballpark hearing
The Clark County Board of Commissions is postponing a final decision on a funding plan for a new short-season Northwest League ballpark, giving the Yakima Bears more time to alter their proposal — but the clock is ticking. The Bears have until Sept. 23 to finalize a ballpark plan within the team’s exclusive negotiating agreement […]
NY Yankees making moves with minor-league teams
The New York Yankees are exiting the Minor League Baseball world this offseason, according to several sources, as the team is in the process of selling the Staten Island Yankees (short season A; NY-Penn League) and its share of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League). The sale of the SWB Yankees was expected; the Yankees […]
K-Tribe season lingers on
The last season for the Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League) — this iteration, at least — will linger on through the weekend, as the team is competing in the league’s Mills Cup Championship Series. The team was sold in the last offseason to Steve Bryant and crew, who will move the franchise to […]
Cordaro named PCL Executive of the Year
It’s been a good year for Omaha Storm Chasers Vice President/General Manager Martie Cordaro: besides opening Werner Park and revamping the franchise, he was also named the Pacific Coast League’s Executive of the Year. This is Cordaro’s second honor of 2011, after previously being named with President Alan Stein as Ballpark Digest’s Co-Executives of the […]
Burke, Vickers cited by Southern League
Frank Burke, President/GM of the Chattanooga Lookouts, and Marla Terranova Vickers, GM of the Montgomery Biscuits, were honored today by the Southern League for their 2011 accomplishments. Vickers was named the league’s Woman of Excellence, as voted upon by the league’s general managers. Burke was named Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year, as voted upon […]
Goodman leaving River Bandits
Kirk Goodman, the energetic vice president/general manager of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), is leaving the team before the end of the calendar year to pursue other interests; he’ll be replaced by Stefanie Brown. The team has scheduled a 3 p.m. press conference to discuss the departure. We hear his […]
Sky Sox set season attendance record
Another record broken: The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) shattered the team season-attendance mark set last year, drawing 339,009 fans to Security Service Field this season. The Sky Sox broke the record Saturday night when 7,863 fans descended on Security Service Field. The previous record was 328,003 fans, set last season […]
South Atlantic League announces year-end awards
Eric Krupa, president of the Low Class A South Atlantic League, announced the year-end awards for the 2011 season. Some pretty impressive names are on this list, attesting to the talent in the circuit. Club Merit Award: The Delmarva Shorebirds have been selected as the winner of this prestigious award, which is awarded for outstanding […]