Lowell Spinners owner Drew Weber wants a 10-year deal for $2 million, while the city of Lowell wants a 10-year deal for $2.4 million.The city of Lowell has let out a Request for Proposals for a 10-year lease of LeLacheur Park after negotiators and Lowell Spinners (short season; NY-Penn League) owner Drew Weber failed to […]
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Agreement reached on new O-Royals ballpark
The Sarpy County Board must approve the plans for a new Omaha Royals ballpark, but there is a tentative agreement in place — though the details still need to be revealed.A negotiator for Sarpy County in suburban Omaha and the ownership of the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have reached an agreement on […]
Spring training goes to the dogs
In another sign spring is surely on the way, the Greensboro Grasshoppers are sending team mascot Miss Babe Ruth to spring training; no word on how many Grasshoppers employees are upset the dog is going to spring training while they’re stuck up north.Offering yet another sign that baseball season is just around the corner, Miss […]
New operator on board for Louisville Slugger Field restaurant, brewpub
Local operator Tony Revak will have the revamped restauran/brewpub space opened in time for the Louisville Bats’ season opener. UPDATE: No, he won’t. A day after the city announced the deal, Revak announced he couldn’t reach a final agreement with investors.A new local operator has signed on to run Browning’s, a restaurant and brewpub in […]
Aces seek city aid for ballpark district development
The owners of the Reno Aces are seeking annual city aid for improvements to the ballpark district development.The owners of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are seeking annual city aid for improvements to the ballpark district development. The $1 million a year would not go toward the new ballpark, slated to open […]
Defenders ballpark lease transfer on tap for next week; new team for Norwich chosen?
The expected move of the Connecticut Defenders to Richmond takes another step forward next Monday when the Norwich City Council considers a transfer of the Dodd Stadium lease. Meanwhile, a NY-Penn League team is tentatively pegged to replace the Defenders.The expected move of the Connecticut Defenders (Class AA; Eastern League) to Richmond takes another step forward next […]
Paulson agrees to Portland’s financial demands; still may not be enough
Portland Beavers owner Merritt Paulson agreed to all the financial demands laid down for the financing of a new ballpark and a PGE Park renovation — but there still may not be enough support on the City Council to finalize the deal.Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Merritt Paulson agreed to all the […]
G-Braves lay down sod at new ballpark
Nothing says spring like new sod. And we have the pics to prove it.As the rest of us deals with a lingering winter and the possibility of more snow this week, the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) went ahead and laid sod at their new ballpark, slated to open next month. Here are photos, […]
G-Braves expect strong start to season
Despite the bad economy and a slowdown in corporate sponsorships, the management of the Gwinnett Braves is expecting a strong start to the 2009 season.Despite the bad economy and a slowdown in corporate sponsorships, the management of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) is expecting a strong start to the 2009 season. Of course, […]
For first time in 59 years, Altobelli will be spectator
Rochester’s "Mr. Baseball" is retiring from baseball, ending a 59-year run that saw him manage a World Series champ and spending most of his career with the Red Wings.Rochester’s "Mr. Baseball" is totally retiring from baseball, as Joe Altobelli ends a 59-year run that saw him manage a World Series champ and spending most of […]
Aces ballpark construction delayed after helicopter mishap
The helicopter scheduled to move the new lights to the new Reno Aces ballpark broke down, pushing the installation to next week.It won’t cause any major problems on the total construction timeline, but the installation of lights at the new Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark will be delayed by a week after […]
Bevos ballpark plan runs into serious financial obstacles
City officials say the numbers don’t add up for a new Portland Beavers ballpark and a renovation of PGE Park as a soccer-only facility, threatening Merritt Paulson’s plans to bring MLS to Portland.City officials say the numbers don’t add up for a new Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark and a renovation of […]
Brett Sports to Rancho Cucamonga
Sources say Bobby Brett, who already owns the High Desert Mavericks and other teams in the Northwest League and West Coast League, will be buying the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and shedding the Mavs soon after.Sources say Bobby Brett, who already owns the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League) and other teams in the […]