The Edmonton Capitals have pulled out of the independent North American League, saying only three other Northern Division teams are committed to the circuit for 2012. The team’s presence in the league was seen as iffy by insiders after it became apparent travel mate Calgary Vipers were not going to field a team this season. […]
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Illinois to Zion: Exactly where did the ballpark money go?
The State of Illinois is seeking information from Zion about whether money earmarked toward a new Lake County Fielders (independent; North American League) ballpark was properly spent. It’s yet another turn in the odd ballpark odyssey that saw the Fielders and Zion scrap through most of 2011 over whether a temporary ballpark met the terms […]
New for 2012: Yuma Panthers
The Yuma Scorpions are no more, as owners of the independent North American League team are rebranding the franchise as the Yuma Panthers. The announcement came when team ownership in the form of Godfather Media executives met with the local press and outlined their plans to take the team public. Godfather Media already trades over the […]
North American League eyes Prescott
Mark Peterson, managing director of Strategic Pathways and former CFO of the Phoenix Coyotes, is in talks to bring an independent North American League team to Prescott’s Ken Lindley Field. The proposal isn’t new — Peterson pitched Prescott Mayor Marlin Kuykendall last summer on his idea to place a team at the classic WPA ballpark […]
New ballpark on tap for Abilene
In announcing the addition of the Abilene Prairie Dogs to the independent North American League lineup, team ownership announced efforts were underway to procure a new ballpark for the 2013 season. It’s not the first time Byron Pierce and John Bryant have fielded a team in Abilene; they owned the Abilene Prairie Dogs in the […]
Pacifics headed to jail
The San Rafael Pacifics (independent; North American League) will be playing one of the more unusual exhibitions ever: in May they’ll be playing an All-Star squad of San Quentin State Prison inmates. San Quentin State Prison baseball coach Kent Philpott issued the invitation; the game is set for May 19, 2012. The game will serve […]
Outlaws negotiating return to Chico in 2012; Abilene in NAL
The Chico Outlaws (independent; North American League) and Chico State have exchanged 2012 lease terms for Nettleton Stadium, but so far the two sides have not reached an agreement. The Outlaws sent in a proposed lease that reportedly calls for lower rent and payments for use of the ballpark; the counterproposal from the university basically […]
NAL sells Yuma Scorpions in stock transaction
The independent North American League has sold the Yuma Scorpions and other operating considerations to Godfather Media for five million shares in the firm’s OTC stock, valued at $200,000. Godfather Media, Inc,. based in Mission Viejo, Cal, acquired 100 percent of the assets of the Scorpions, as well the right of first refusal to the […]
Fielders: We have new plan for Zion ballpark
The Lake County Fielders ownership is pitching a new ballpark as part of a $70-million sports complex and apparently is working with a developer — but it doesn’t sound like Zion officials are listening. Elizabeth Ochoa of Ochoa Enterprises, a Chicago-area developer, showed up at last night’s Zion City Council meeting, supposedly to present a […]
Bell files bankruptcy, preventing LaGrave Field foreclosure
With Amergy Bank threatening to foreclose on LaGrave Field, owner Carl Bell yesterday filed for bankruptcy protection, allowing him to keep control of the historic ballpark. After the independent American Association pulled the team’s membership because Bell couldn’t put up a letter of credit for the 2012 season, he turned his sights to the independent […]
Fort Worth Cats jump to North American League
After being booted from the independent American Association for a lack of operating capital, the Fort Worth Cats are joining the North American League, in a move led by Mike Stone. Stone is the former president of the Texas Rangers and the former commissioner of the independent Northern League. The Cats were once one of […]
Public-address announcer files suit against Fielders
We’re not sure this will have a huge impact on the financial future of the Lake County Fielders (independent; North American League), but former PA announcer Gregory Koeppen has filed suit in Lake County Circuit Court against ownership for nonpayment. “It is unfortunate I have to file a lawsuit against Rich [Ehrenreich] and the Fielders, […]
Toros settle suit; will go gently into that good night
The Tucson Toros (independent; North American League) are going away after settling a lawsuit — on fairly favorable terms — over an eviction from Hi Corbett Field. Toros owner Jay Zucker settled with the city for $300,000 and announced he was folding the franchise, according to KOLD. He filed suit earlier this year, saying Tucson […]