Archives: Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2007
Archives: Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2007 Haymarket Park offers food for thought on ballpark Posted Nov. 2, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Omaha officials were in nearby Lincoln to tour Haymarket Park, the home of the Lincoln Saltdogs (independent; American Association) and the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, to gather information as they debate a new home […]
Archives: Oct. 22-28, 2007
Archives: Oct. 22-28, 2007 Nashua Pride to return in 2008 Posted Oct. 25, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) In a somewhat surprising move, owner John Stabile announced the Nashua Pride (independent; Can-Am Association) would be returning for the 2008 season. Although the team ultimately fell short of its goal of selling 830 season tickets, the […]
Archives: Oct. 15-21, 2007
Archives: Oct. 15-21, 2007 Fish $4M in debt, Katz says Posted Oct. 19, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The Winnipeg Goldeyes (independent; Northern League) made a profit last year but are about $4 million in debt, majority owner Sam Katz said, responding to criticism about a sworn statement claiming the ball club can’t afford to […]
Warning signs for independent baseball
The offseason means more changes for independent baseball.By Dave Wright As a rule, this is a quiet time of year for independent baseball. The playoffs are over and champions have been crowned. Some teams actually allow employees to take vacations while others shave their staff to the nubbins for a couple of months. There […]
Archives: Oct. 8-14, 2007
Archives: Oct. 8-14, 2007 Vipers, Cracker-Cats officially leave Northern League Posted Oct. 13, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The Calgary Vipers and Edmonton Cracker-Cats are not part of the independent Northern League as of yesterday, but the issue is whether they jumped or whether they were pushed. A press release from the two Alberta teams […]
Archives: Oct. 1-7, 2007
Archives: Oct. 1-7, 2007 Royals hold groundbreaking for Kauffman Stadium renovations Posted Oct. 4, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) The Kansas City Royals held a bash yesterday to formally mark the beginning of renovations at Kauffman Stadium, which will run through the start of the 2009 season. The centerpiece of this 2007-2008 renovations: a new […]
Archives: Sept. 24-30, 2007
Archives: Sept. 24-30, 2007 DuPuy meets with Crist about new Fish ballpark, says MLB will make use of Dodgertown Posted Sept. 27, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Florida Gov. Charlie Crist met with MLB COO Bob DuPuiy to promote the state’s sports and was told Dodgertown will be preserved and the Marlins should stay in […]
Archives: Sept. 17-23, 2007
Archives: Sept. 17-23, 2007 Ballpark Digest announces inaugural Awards of Distinction Posted Sept. 20, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Three ballparks, one sports management organization and a longtime league president are receiving top honors this week with the announcement of the inaugural Ballpark Digest Awards of Distinction. (You can listen to editors making the announcements […]
Archives: Sept. 10-16, 2007
Archives: Sept. 10-16, 2007 Ryan steps down as Twins GM; Smith named successor Posted Sept. 14, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Terry Ryan, who established the current model for turning a midmarket team with limited resources into a winning franchise, stepped down as GM of the Minnesota Twins yesterday. Longtime assistant GM Bill Smith was […]
Archives: Sept. 2-8, 2007
Archives: Sept. 2-8, 2007 Spirit gives up ghost in Lynn Posted Sept. 7, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Yesterday we alluded to this happening, and now it’s almost official: owner Nick Lopardo will shut down the North Shore Spirit (independent; Can-Am Association) at the end of the season (the team is still in the Can-Am […]
Jeff Nelson’s comeback: Satisfying but tiring
Umpire Jeff Nelson returns to the game after being diagnosed with a form of testicular cancer. By Dave Wright Jeff Nelson was never so happy to see a ground-ball out in his life. Not that he had anything against Rondell White, whose roller to 3B Ross Gload was the last out in Kansas City’s 9-4 […]
Archives: Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2007
Archives: Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2007> Jeff Nelson’s comeback: Satisfying but tiring Posted Sept. 1, 2007 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Jeff Nelson was never so happy to see a ground-ball out in his life. Not that he had anything against Rondell White, whose roller to 3B Ross Gload was the last out in Kansas City’s 9-4 […]
Twins finally hold groundbreaking for new ballpark
The Minnesota Twins held a most curious groundbreaking for their new ballpark.Text by Dave Wright Photos by Jim Robins As media events go, there are few weirder than groundbreaking ceremonies for a stadium or an arena. It is one thing when a team announces the design for a new facility. The media and fans can […]