Bandits announce second phase of unique fan promo: direct choice
The Quad Cities River Bandits are holding a unique promo for the 2009 season: allowing fans to choose their own promotion. The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) are holding a unique promo for the 2009 season: allowing fans to choose their own promotion. The Name the Promotion contest is moving into […]
Great South League plans aggressive expansion
The summer-collegiate Great South League plans to expand in 2009 into many former minor-league markets, including Columbus, Macon and Anderson.The Great South League, a summer-collegiate circuit launched in 2005 as the Georgia Collegiate League, plans to expand to 20 teams this season and is placing teams in former affiliated and indy markets like Anderson (S.C.), […]
Wolff: A’s still committed to Fremont ballpark
Despite protests and increasing opposition to a proposed Warm Springs ballpark site, Oakland A’s owner Lew Wolff says his first option is still a Fremont ballpark.Despite protests and increasing opposition to a proposed Warm Springs ballpark site, Oakland A’s owner Lew Wolff says his first option is still a Fremont ballpark. His comments came before […]
O-Royals ballpark location proposal due at end of the month
Developers have until the end of the month to submit proposals for the site of a new Sarpy County ballpark.Developers have until the end of the month to submit proposals for the site of a new Sarpy County ballpark. A letter sent out by project consultant Kermit Brashear lays out exactly what the county is […]
Will sweetheart deal be the downfall of new Fish Pond?
Approval Friday of a new Florida Marlins ballpark is far from a done deal, especially after local officials were informed the proposed lease is the most favorable given to a major-league team this decade.Approval Friday of a new Florida Marlins ballpark is far from a done deal, especially after local officials were informed the proposed […]
Ballpark Notes for Feb. 11, 2009
They’re back! We’ll cover personnel changes on a regular basis. Today: the Bowing Green Hot Rods hire a director of ticket sales, while the Green Bay Bullfrogs name a new manager.They’re back! We’ll cover personnel changes on a regular basis. Today: the Bowling Green Hot Rods hire a director of ticket sales, while the Green […]
Twins unveil plaza plans for new ballpark
The Minnesota Twins unveiled plans for the plaza connecting Target Field with the rest of downtown Minneapolis.The Minnesota Twins unveiled plans for the pedestrian plaza connecting Target Field with Target Center and the rest of downtown Minneapolis. You could argue that it’s just a plaza, but it’s a very important public space: the majority of […]
Concessionaires prepare for slow 2009
The recession has concessionaires worried about making their numbers for this coming season. While Major League Baseball and many minor-league teams brace for a slow 2009, another part of the baseball economy worried about the coming season as well. Concessionaires say they’re not expecting a particularly good year, as they’re hit on two levels. First, […]
Spinners continue drive to rid New England of Yankees
The Lowell Spinners will continue a popular promotion: replacing New York Yankees youth uniforms with Spinners garb.The Lowell Spinners (short season; NY-Penn League) announced the continuation of a popular program: eliminating the New York Yankees in youth baseball programs throughout New England. Originally developed as a response to the heartbreak and taunting children assigned to Yankees […]
Brockton announces “Made-Off-With-My-Money Bank” promotion
Alleged swindler Bernie Madoff is the subject of a promotion from the Brockton Rox. The Brockton Rox (independent; Can-Am Association) are seizing on the Bernard Madoff news coverage with an August 8 giveaway: the “Made-Off-With-My-Money Bank.” The “Made-Off-With-My-Money Bank” or “Made-Off Bank,” for short, is designed to help Rox fans keep their money, witn a […]
Portland ballpark discussion shifts to Rose Quarter
Portland officials are now eying the Rose Quarter as the site of a new Portland Beavers ballpark.Portland officials are now eying the Rose Quarter as the site of a new Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark. The main selling point: building a waterfront ballpark would help transform the area as a year-round destination […]
A’s cancel community meetings as opposition to new ballpark plan accelerates
As opposition to a proposed Oakland A’s ballpark site in Fremont’s Warm Springs neighborhood intensifies, San Jose officials quietly position themselves to make a play for the team.With citizen opposition to a new Oakland A’s ballpark in Fremont’s Warm Spring neighborhood snowballing, the team’s plans are increasingly in doubt — and San Jose officials are […]
Key Marlins votes slated for Friday
If all goes according to plan, a new Florida Marlins ballpark will be approved by Miami-Dade County and the city of Miami Friday.If all goes according to plan, a new Florida Marlins ballpark will one big step closer to reality when five key contracts are up for approval before the Miami-Dade Commission and the city […]