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Ricketts to tour Mesa ballpark sites today

In town for organizational meetings, new Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts was wooed last night at a reception sponsored by Gov. Jan Brewer; today he'll tour potential spring-training-facility sites along the Loop 202 freeway. In town for organizational meetings, new Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts was wooed last night at a reception sponsored by Gov. […]

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How should Tigers remember Harwell?

A debate erupts on how best to remember the legendary Detroit Tigers broadcaster. For many Detroiters, Ernie Harwell is synonymous with the Detroit Tigers — much to the chagrin of the Tigers at times.  And many of these Detroiters want to make sure the team remembers Harwell in an appropriate manner. Harwell has been diagnosed […]

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Lake County groundbreaking scheduled for Thursday; Northern League releases schedule

The Lake County Fielders have a formal groundbreaking for a new ballpark scheduled for Nov. 5; good thing, as the ballpark's first game is officially slated for June 11. Despite some whispers about financing issues, the Lake County Fielders (independent; Northern League) are still a go for the 2010: the team is part of the […]

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The week that was: October 31

The most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. This week: problems in Brockton, shifts in the FSL, and lots of news from Clark and Addison. The most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. This week: problems in Brockton, shifts […]

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Griffith promoted at P-Nats

Following a successful 2009 season, Jonathan Griffith adds the duties of vice president with the Potomac Nationals.The Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) announced that General Manager Jonathan Griffith's role has been expanded within the organization, adding the role of Vice President to go along with his everyday duties as the GM. The 2010 […]

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