There will be no Amarillo Gold Sox playing in the independent American Association in 2011, as the city of Marysville trademarked the Gold Sox name during the days of the old indy Western League days — and they’re not allowing its use in Texas. Southern Independent Baseball and GM Mark Lee had made the announcement […]
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New for 2011: Martha’s Vineyard Sharks
Sharks ended up on top for the name of a new summer-collegiate team slated to play out of Martha’s Vineyard. “Choosing a name for our club was a difficult but exciting process,” team general manager Jerry Murphy said. “In the end, Sharks was a natural fit for a team in Martha’s Vineyard, and we hope that […]
NECBL adds Groton team
Bristol Collegiate (summer collegiate; NECBL) will be moving to Groton, Ct. and set up shop at Fitch High School, thanks to a $500,000 gift from an anonymous donor for a ballpark upgrade. The donation will be used to install lights, press box, seating, fencing and restrooms to the high-school field. Bristol Collegiate played last season […]
Finalists unveiled for Martha’s Vineyard team name
Four finalists were unveiled for the potential name of the new summer-collegiate Martha’s Vineyard team launching in 2011; meanwhile, the team made its first hire, a GM. The four finalists are the Sharks, Islanders, Osprey and Fighting Clams. The names were chosen out of hundreds submitted to the club via e-mail. “We received so many […]
Collins nabs Mets coaching job
Two summers ago Terry Collins was managing the Duluth Huskies (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) — as a midseason replacement, no less. He’s now in line to manage the New York Mets, an amazing comeback by any measure. Collins managed the Huskies for the second half of the 2009 Northwoods League season before joining the Mets […]
Seven teams leave NYCBL, form Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League
Seven summer-collegiate teams are splitting off from the New York Collegiate Baseball League and forming their own circuit in conjunction with Perfect Game USA, the respected independent scouting service. The Amsterdam Mohawks, Albany Dutchmen, Cooperstown Hawkeyes, Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs, Watertown Wizards, Glens Falls Golden Eagles and Elmira Pioneers will all be leaving the NYCBL. Newark, NY., […]
First look: Warner Park renovations, Madison Mallards
One important thing to know about the front office of the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League): they move quickly. Within a short period of city approval for a makeover of Warner Park, Vern Stenman, Conor Caloia and crew were out tearing down the Muskies-era bleachers to make way for new seating from Oriole Park […]
American Association lands Amarillo; ULB loses court bid to halt process
The Potter County Commissioners unanimously awarded a lease for Potter County Memorial Stadium to Southern Independent Baseball, freeing the way for the independent American Association to set up shop there in 2011. The move wasn’t surprising: SIB principal Scott Berry has been an owner in good standing in the AA for several years, and the […]
Bullfrogs marketing campaign for 2011: FrogVille, Wisconsin
The Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) announced a new marketing campaign for the 2011 season, the fifth for the team in Joannes Stadium: FrogVille, Wisconsin. “The Bullfrogs are Green Bay’s team, a team they can call their own that many in our great sports community take a great deal of pride in supporting,” […]
Bellingham Bells sold
The Bellingham Bells (summer collegiate; West Coast League) have a new owner, as Bellevue businessman Eddie Poplawski has purchased the franchise from Brett Sports & Entertainment, who have owned the team since January 2008. Poplawski is the former president/CEO/chairman of Anderson Chamberlin (now known as Anderson Daymon Worldwide), Costco’s in-house manufacturer’s rep firm, and the […]
Executives of the Year: Dannemiller, Kern, Venuto
In a bad economy, it’s easier to tell the truly great employees from the mediocre ones: they’re the ones who manage to grow revenue and per caps at a time when almost everyone else is suffering. Just ask the three recipients of our year-end award for Ballpark Digest Executive of the Year: Katie Dannemiller, Liz […]
Owner: New Bullfrogs ballpark needs public investment
Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) owner Jeff Royle says his proposed $20-million downtown ballpark needs public assistance, as the public sector is shying away from lending him money for the project. What Royle is proposing is pretty cool: a riverfront ballpark — accessible by car or boat — combined with a year-round restaurant […]
Warner Park renovations approved
Warner Park, the home of the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), will be improved before the 2011 season with new bleachers, a new grandstand and more under a plan approved by the city’s Board of Estimates yesterday. The city will spend $800,000 on new Warner Park bleachers, with the Mallards kicking in at least […]