Ballpark Notes for March 12, 2009
In today’s ballpark goodness, the Tri-City ValleyCats acknowledge the real power in the White House with a Michelle Obama bobblehead, the Visalia Rawhide install a new field, and the Stockton Ports return to KSTN.In today’s ballpark goodness, the Tri-City ValleyCats acknowledge the real power in the White House with a Michelle Obama bobblehead, the Visalia […]
San Jose mayor: We have better than 50-50 shot at landing the A’s
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed says he’s been in contact with A’s co-owner Lew Wolff about a move of the team to a downtown ballpark.Mayor Chuck Reed says he’s been in contact with A’s co-owner Lew Wolff about a move of the team to a downtown ballpark, and based on those conversations says there’s a […]
Telus naming-rights deal in Edmonton expires
The naming-rights deal for Telus Field, home of the Edmonton Cracker-Cats, has expired, and new team owner Daryl Katz will be shopping a new deal. Rexall Field, anyone?The naming-rights deal for Telus Field, home of the Edmonton Cracker-Cats (independent; Golden Baseball League), has expired, and new team owner Daryl Katz will be shopping a new […]
Details of O-Royals/Sarpy County lease revealed
The proposed agreement for a new $26-million ballpark project in Sarpy County calls for the Omaha Royals to pick up half the cost of the facility, paying $2 million up front and $450,000 in rent annually.A day after a Sarpy County consultant announced an agreement between the suburban Omaha municipality and the Omaha Royals (Class […]
Pro football to set up shop at AT&T Park
The home of the San Francisco Giants will be home base for a United Football League team headed by Denny Green.AT&T Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, will be home base for a United Football League team headed by Denny Green. The UFL is a four-team startup designed as a six-week fall league […]
Rays task force may have prelim recommendations by June — but no site
The task force charged with planning a potential future home of the Tampa Bay Rays will have recommendations this summer on design and funding, but probably won’t have a site recommendation until early 2010. That’s according to Jeff Lyash, chairman of the A Baseball Community (ABC) group working on a ballpark plan. While it seems […]
San Jose city committee wants to see poll of residents before moving forward on A’s
A San Jose City Council committee today passed a measure calling for a poll to gauge support among residents for a pursuit of the Oakland A’s.A San Jose CIty Council committee today passed a measure calling for a poll to gauge support among residents for pursing the Oakland A’s. While this may be premature — […]
Portland City Council votes to move ahead with new Bevos ballpark — but takes $15 million from the equation
The Portland CIty Council voted by a 3-2 margin to move ahead with a new Portland Beavers ballpark and a renovation of PGE Park as a soccer-only facility, but in the process stripped $15 million in urban-development funds from their financial commitment.The Portland CIty Council voted by a 3-2 margin to move ahead with a […]
Grizzlies promo schedule includes shammies, Magic 8-(Base)Ball
The Fresno Grizzlies caught our eye with two totally excellent giveaways for the 2009 season, including a baseball twist on a venerable product.The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) caught our eye with two totally excellent giveaways for the 2009 season, including a baseball twist on a venerable product. On June 6 the Grizzlies […]
At least three groups bid for new D-Backs spring facility
The city of Mesa, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the Gila River Indian Reservation in Chandler have all responded to a request for bids from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a new Phoenix-area facility, while the Colorado Rockies could conceivably share a facility as well. The two teams currently train at Tucson’s Hi Corbett Field […]
Weber, Lowell continue sparring over LeLacheur Park lease
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 […]
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 […]
Poor economy may force Brewers stadium tax extension
Lower-than-anticipated receipts and a diminished return on investments may force the Miller Park stadium district to extend a regional sales tax by four years.Lower-than-anticipated receipts and a diminished return on investments may force the Miller Park stadium district to extend a regional sales tax by four years. The 0.1 percent sales tax in Ozaukee, Washington, […]