Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello is digging in his heels on the financials for a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark, arguing that the team needs to pony up more money to receive his support. (more…)
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PawSox Ballpark Bill to be Discussed by House
As their ballpark financing bill faces hurdles in the Rhode Island house, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are prepared to discuss the plan, but warn that Worcester is a viable alternative. (more…)
House Speaker: PawSox Ballpark Financing Bill DOA
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello says a proposed Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark financing plan is dead on arrival in the House and would not pass. His recommendation: revise the bill to require more PawSox funding. (more…)
PawSox Bringing Ballpark Pitch to R.I. House Speaker’s District
As they continue their pursuit of a new Pawtucket ballpark, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will make their case in the district of Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello. (more…)
R.I. Senate Passes PawSox Bill; House Up Next
By a 26-9 margin, the Rhode Island Senate overwhelmingly passed a Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark financing bill, but the proposal could face a rockier path up next in the Rhode Island House of Representatives. (more…)
New PawSox Ballpark Clears First Legislative Hurdle
Public financing of a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark passed the Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee by a comfortable 8-1 margin today, but the future of the plan faces an uncertain fate in the state House of Representatives. (more…)
Red Sox Extend Affiliations with PawSox, Spinners
The Boston Red Sox have announced player development contract extensions with a pair of affiliates–the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). Both of the two-year extensions run through the 2020 season. (more…)
PawSox Ballpark Legislation Modified
Rhode Island lawmakers have made changes to legislation for a proposed Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark, including one that affects naming rights proceeds. (more…)
Pawtucket Mayor Pitches Plan B Ballpark Funding Plan
Though it is not his preferred option, Pawtucket mayor Donald Grebien argues that his alternate funding model can cover a public contribution to a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark. (more…)
Ruggerio: Plan B for PawSox Ballpark Funding Questionable
A recently released Plan B for funding a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark does not appear viable, according to Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. (more…)
Pawtucket Mayor Calls for Support for PawSox Ballpark Plan
During a press conference on Tuesday, Pawtucket mayor Donald Grebien called on state lawmakers to signal their support for a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark. In doing so, the mayor stressed his concerns over Worcester, MA’s ongoing pursuit of the team. (more…)
Best of 2017: #10, PawSox Search for New Ballpark
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #10: The Pawtucket Red Sox’s ongoing search for a new ballpark. (more…)
PawSox Concerned About Revised Ballpark Bill
On the heels of its release, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are offering some reservations over revised legislation on new ballpark financing. (more…)