Category Archives: Stadiums

Response By Head Of Proposed Malden MA Stadium

The leader of the movement to create a stadium in Malden, MA responded to criticisms that a stadium in the area would be a bad idea: http://articles.boston.com/2012-01-20/letters/30643621_1_developers-aim-ballpark-malden   ——————————————- If you or anyone you know need baseball equipment then order … Continue reading

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More Independent Baseball Stadium News

In continuing with the coverage regarding proposed new independent baseball stadiums, here are some additional articles of interest: Opinion on the proposed stadium in Malden, MA: http://bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/01/17/baseball-bad-call-malden-site/lMepmGd2fiTCSUEpcDsvLL/story.html News on the proposed new stadium in St. Paul, MN: http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/137499703.html http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/sessiondaily.asp?storyid=2870 Feel … Continue reading

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More Independent Baseball Team Stadium News

Last offseason (Fall 2010 to Spring 2011), the news was filled with leagues folding, realigning, and teams starting up and others going “dark.”  This offseason (Fall 2011 to Spring 2012) has been filled with lots of stadium-related news; and this … Continue reading

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Chico Outlaws Send Formal Proposal For Chico State Stadium Lease

The North American League’s schedule is up in the air for 2012, as a few of the remaining teams’ status needs to be decided.  One of those is the Chico Outlaws, and the team’s parent company sent a formal proposal … Continue reading

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Independent Baseball Stadium-Related News

This week has seen lots of news regarding stadiums for most of the independent leagues scheduled to play in 2012.  Here is the recap on a league-by-league basis: American Association Fort Worth Cats’ stadium, La Grave Field, has parent company … Continue reading

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Parent Company of Fort Worth Cats Stadium Files For Bankruptcy

http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=322243 http://blogs.star-telegram.com/dfwjobs/2012/01/foreclosure-on-lagrave-field-put-on-hold-as-owner-files-for-bankruptcy.html#storylink=cpy LaGrave Reconstruction Co., the company owned by Carl Bell (who recently sold the Fort Worth Cats team), filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday.   Presumably this was done to prevent LaGrave Field, where the Cats play, to be auctioned off … Continue reading

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Fort Worth Cats Part Of North American League

The Fort Worth Cats sold their team ownership stake to a group of investors which includes owners of teams which played in the United League and North American League.  The Cats will be a part of the NAL for the … Continue reading

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Stadium News For Pecos League Teams

There has been some news about stadium moving or renovations coming out the Pecos League: http://pecosleague.com/pecosleague.asp?page=28&article_id=172 http://pecosleague.com/pecosleague.asp?page=28&article_id=173 Upgrades of facilities are usually a good sign of health in any independent baseball league, so it is now up to the PL … Continue reading

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Possible Loss Of Fort Worth Cats Stadium

The Fort Worth Cats independent baseball team, formerly with the American Association through the 2011 season, have had their stadium publicly posted for auction.  The article reads, “the bank that owns the stadium and the land surrounding it has put … Continue reading

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Chico Outlaws Future Doubtful

A recent article came out quoting Diamond Sports and Entertainment’s CEO, Brian MacInnes, on several aspects of the future of the Chico Outlaws of the North American League: http://www.chicoer.com/fromthenewspaper/ci_19568464 Of interest is his mention about how Chico fans long for … Continue reading

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