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The Business Of Baseball Stadiums

One of the large appeals of minor league baseball (affiliated or independent) is when new ballparks are built.  Here is something which helps explain the business of baseball better:  a new stadium’s RFQ: http://www.sugarlandtx.gov/sugarland/cultural_district/index.asp Surprisingly, the decisions made during the … Continue reading

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Video About Saving The Laredo Broncos

Here is an interesting announcement from the Laredo Broncos of the United League. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH43zN0YKwY http://ballparkbiz.wordpress.com/2010/08/09/save-the-broncos/ The Broncos may be forced out of the city due to the playing rights for the new Laredo stadium going to the Ventura Group, which … Continue reading

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Discussions About Possible Independent Baseball Stadium Outside Of Indianapolis

Here is an article about yet another proposed independent baseball stadium, and this one is proposed to be built in suburban Indianapolis, IN: http://www.ibj.com/the-score/2010/06/23/is-new-westfield-pro-baseball-team-taking-aim-at-indians/PARAMS/post/20714 If you have more information about the ownership group, the region’s demographics, the community’s level of … Continue reading

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Video Of The Normal Cornbelters New Stadium

Here is a video about the Normal Cornbelters new independent baseball stadium.  The team plays in the Frontier League: http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/vmix_1f455916-699b-11df-afa7-001cc4c002e0.html

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San Angelo Colts New Video Scoreboard

Here is an interesting development for an independent minor league baseball stadium: http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2010/apr/07/colts-unveil-scoreboard-with-high-definition/ Leave your thoughts as to whether or not you think that such technological improvements to independent minor league baseball stadiums will help increase new fans attending their … Continue reading

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Negative Review Of A New Independent Baseball Stadium

Here is an article which casts a negative light on the new independent baseball stadium in Ramapo, NY.  The stadium is scheduled for the 2011 Can-Am League season: http://www.examiner.com/x-3926-Business-of-Sports-Examiner~y2010m3d7-In-Ramapo-NY-25-million-gets-you-a-team-in-an-economic-challenged-baseball-league   What is not liked is the underlying assumption that independent … Continue reading

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New Independent Baseball Stadium In Texas

Here is an article about a new stadium to be constructed in Montgomery County, Texas: http://ballparkbiz.wordpress.com/2010/03/09/mou-signed-indy-ball-coming-to-montgomery-county-texas/

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Possible New Independent Baseball Stadium Near Houston

Here is an article with information about a possible new stadium for independent baseball in Sugar Land, Texas which is just outside of Houston: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/6880348.html Feel free to leave your comments about which leagues could realistically compete for an opportunity … Continue reading

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