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The Score 2008  

Somewhat related: Olympic facility proposed in Chesterfield
Further updates on the Shockoe Center (baseball) proposal
-Take Me out to the Ballgame (and Take the Game out of the Diamond)  
 
 Tides hope to bring back the home run at Harbor Park  
 
Rewind: What if the DBAP were never built?   
Saving the Micropolis  
-Rewind: Balls, Sticks, & Stuff  
 
City Rejected Developer With Triple-A Team
 
The Case for Baseball Downtown
  
Baseball in Richmond moving to the back burner  
-Giving the Mets’ New Ballpark a Bad Name
-Don't hold breath waiting for Citigroup's money 
-S.I. Pols Say CitField Should be Citi/Taxpayer Field
 
Gwinnett Chickens Coming Home to Roost
-Officials to discuss cuts at retreat
 -Special Report: Richmond Baseball
 
Baseball in Shockoe Bottom - (aka Can Richmonders Actually Move Forward?) 
-I Support Baseball In Shockoe Bottom Facebook Group
  
Delores McQuinn on Baseball
 
Loudoun County Supervisors Weigh Plan For Ballpark
-Baseball Coming To Loudoun?
Economy threatens sponsor for Gwinnett stadium
 
An inside look at the race for Gwinnett Braves Stadium to be ready by opening day
  
Brundage puts Gwinnett Braves coaching staff in place
Highwoods pitches plan to Shockoe Bottom
What should our next baseball team be named?
The Developers Lonely Richmond Brave Diagnosed With Depression
It's not like Pawtucket is anything special, either
Redeveloping the Boulevard - Is Demolition "Green?" AND Baseball in Manchester!
Minor league baseball in Salem gets new identity
 -Why does Salem, Va have the best run baseball team in VA?
Richmond's financial officer will take job in private sector...Chief Financial Officer Harry Black Stepping Down  
Will the proposed $785 million ballpark and Boulevard development really cost taxpayers only $8 million? Don’t bet on it.  
 
Is the ‘Curse of Diamond Duck’ over before it took hold? 
 
Case Study- New Mets and Yankees Stadium: 
-As Stadiums’ Costs Swell, Benefits in Question

Case Study- Washington DC
-The Collapse of the Nationals Market 

Case Study- Tax Exempt Bonds:
-Tax-exempt bonds part of baseball's growth plan
-Stadiums Are Built On Federal Tax Break In our view, this is a very expensive public housing program for millionaires
-Also see Field of Schemes
 
Shockoe Plan Predates Braves Decision
Plans draw cheers; Baldwin: Proposal gives baseball chance to grow in Richmond
 
MPW: Richmond, we'll need to swing for the fences to bring back baseball 
 
Batter Up! The return of baseball as a political issue 
 
Highwood's starting lineup 
 
Richmond Needs Baseball  
 
Baseball may be leaving Northside 
 
The Pitch
-City unveils development proposals for Shockoe, Boulevard...Hot Discussion on CHPN (same article)
-Clock ticks on baseball funding
-Big Front Page TD Story: Baseball in the Bottom, new look for Boulevard
Richmond's new mayor and City Council will decide the future of professional baseball in the city, as well as two economic-development projects with a combined investment of $785 million....Developer outlines plans for baseball in Shockoe Bottom...Richmond leaders to hear about plans for Boulevard
 -MPW: Developers of Bottom project walk fine line
-Developers throw Richmond a meatball. Or is it a knuckle ball?  
-Baseball as 'family entertainment'
-Developer Pitches Plans For New Stadium 
-From fiasco to fantasy 
-Boulevard or the Bottom: Slave Trail Remains Key Issue 
-Last Word, Mayor Wilder: Creating Two New Economic Engines: The Boulevard & Main Street Station
  
Richmond Baseball Deja Vu
-Bottom Ballpark Stirs Up Old Enmities 
-Baseball out in Boulevard plan 
-Future of Baseball In Richmond
 -Missing the Boat on The Bottom Stadium Proposal 
GM says Knights will stay in Charlotte  

They stole our police chief, our banks, our NASCAR museum...Payback Time?!
-Ballpark Digest: Knights emerge as leading contender for Richmond; Kirk proposes million-dollar investment in Diamond (you need to scroll down)...Charlotte baseball team might fit in Richmond...Finally, Richmond Steals Something from Charlotte 
-Charlotte Knights Moving To Richmond?...Poll: Do you think the Knights would really move to Richmond if extended the invitation?
-Charlotte Knights to Richmond? A possible I.L. shakeup
-Knights facing delays in return to Charlotte
 
Hey Richmond, we still have Triple-A baseball in Norfolk  
 
Politics n Baseball
-Mayor Speaks on Baseball in Richmond 
-Wilder optimistic about baseball -- flood control, too 
-Never Play Ball with a Lame Duck
 -Who wants baseball in The Bottom?
 
 City To Give R-Braves Fans Handheld Electronic Baseball Game As Holdover
  
 VBC's Indians become a Brave option  
 
 Eastern League skips Richmond for 2009; city's chances for baseball looking slimmer | Will there be Baseball in Richmond in '09? | Richmond strikes out with Eastern League
Never Play Ball with a Lame Duck
  
Who wants baseball in The Bottom? 

Former city manager Bob Bobb pitches Diamond plan  
 
Ballpark out of place at site of slave trade | History for Baseball 
 
Pro ball hope in '09 fading 
 
The Boulevard may not be site for baseball | Baseball In Richmond
The Short-Timer: R-Braves GM Bruce Baldwin recalls highlights of departing team
Braves Move Out of Diamond | Braves packing up
   
The Richmond Braves: Going Going Gone
 
 Will Richmond get another minor-league baseball team?   
 
Nat's president Kasten says stadium still key for Richmond 
  
Brave New Replacement
   
EL has interest in Richmond, Va | Eastern League Coming to Richmond? 
 
Go-ahead soon for new baseball franchise talks
-Braves (Almost) Release Richmond Territory
Braves terminate agreement with RMA | NBC12 | WRVA | Stadium lease terminated | Will there be Baseball in Richmond in '09? 

Two groups angling for new team (Bryan Bostic and Opening Day Partners (Peter Kirk))
-Revs' owners eye expansion
-A new $40 million ballpark

Surprise: R-Braves’ new stadium in Gwinnett County, GA, to cost 50% more than expected 
-I Told You So  
-Given failure on school construction, no justification for using City funds to build a new Baseball Stadium  

Obituaries:
-R-Braves bid final farewell
-Richmond Will Be Home of the Braves No More
-R-Brave's Richmond Run Is Over
-Saying Goodbye; After 42 years, the Richmond Braves say goodbye 
-Fans lament as Braves win their final Richmond game 
-R-Braves Playing Final Game in Richmond 
-Braves fans cause traffic delays
-Fans fill The Diamond as Braves era ends | For Braves fans, a final, sad inning | Richmond Braves Timeline

Double-A ballclub may be on way
Professional Baseball: This Region Needs To Swing for the Fences
-Baseball in Richmond Is an Opportunity for a New Approach
RMA growing weary of waiting for the Gwinett Braves
 
Did Wilder’s eviction stunt influence R-Braves decision? 
Pro Baseball in Richmond, Just Forget About It.
Rumor: Detroit Tigers Eastern League Affiliate Moving to Richmond?  

Class A Carolina League team possible for city 

Not winning over its fans; Richmond has division's best record but is last in league in attendance
Level of play a minor point: Minor leagues' VP Purpura says baseball is good in all classes
Minor League Likes Diamond

Local owner sought for baseball team

Hell Hath No Fury Like a Baseball Fan Scorned

TD Talking Richmond Baseball...
-Local owners seeking baseball in Richmond 
-How loss could become a gain 
-When R-Braves are done, don't balk at bidding baseball adieu

Swan Song Blog

NPR: Field of Dreams

Scott Spiezio Unemployed and still fighting substance abuse

The Players

The Government 

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