Robert Bruchey II, who led the fight for a new downtown ballpark as mayor of Hagerstown, is now the interim general manager of the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League), replacing Bill Farley. Farley is leaving to pursue the proverbial new opportunities. “I want to thank [Bruce] Quinn and the rest of the Suns […]
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Former Hagerstown mayor joins Suns front office
Former Hagerstown Mayor Robert E. Bruchey II, who led the effort for a new Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) downtown ballpark, has joined the team’s front office as Director of Sales, Marketing and Community Affairs. Bruchey’s background is in sales, so the hiring isn’t a huge stretch. And given that some people in […]
Hagerstown mayor: We’re close to long-term lease with Suns
Hagerstown Mayor Robert Bruchey II says his city is close to a lease agreement to keep the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) in the area, playing at a new downtown ballpark. The goal: to present a lease to the Hagerstown City Council by the middle of August, which would allow for a new […]
Hagerstown: Let’s begin designing new downtown ballpark
Despite the lack of state funding and a long-term lease from the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League), Hagerstown officials want to see design begin immediately on a new downtown ballpark. Time apparently is of the essence, as the timeline for a new downtown ballpark will be presented to Mayor Robert Bruchey II and […]
Hagerstown citizens: Build downtown ballpark
In a departure from the norm, the vast majority of residents speaking at a city forum came out for spending public money on a new downtown ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League). When the public is invited to speak on something as controversial as government spending on a ballpark, you get […]
Work continues on Suns lease extension
Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) ownership and Hagerstown city officials are closer to finalizing a two-year lease extension for Municipal Stadium as a prelude to new-ballpark talks. Suns owner Bruce Quinn met yesterday with Mayor Robert Bruchey II and the five-member Hagerstown City Council to discuss a lease extension, made necessary after Winchester […]