OT: Savannah to Columbia

[LuckyLarry]

Scott/Brent LMK if you guys plan a meet-up sometime at the ballpark.
Larry

[mybuddyinc]

They have done a lot of improvements to Grayson Stadium in the last 10 years. When I first came down here in 2000, it was crab grass, dirt and chain link fences. New parking, scoreboard, fences, bull pens, and a great new deck. Concessions and restrooms are big enough for attendance. With it's history, I think it's a great park.

The main thing the Mets are complaining about are the dressing rooms and dug outs, which are lacking.

The Gnats owner's played it perfectly. Knowing Columbia would build a new stadium, and tried to get Savannah to build one. There are many things I do not know. However, one thing is 100% certain, the Savannah city government will NEVER build a new stadium. Won't get into politics down here, but that isn't going to happen.

The SAL had it's Fall meeting in Savannah maybe three years ago. I knew a few of the GMs and had a "few" beers with them. They, at that time, were all in agreement about Savannah: the SAL will always have a team here. Things may have changed recently, but a I doubt it.

[polakoff]

Savannah is my favorite city in this country and the wife and I get there 4-5 times a year. Real shame about this but I do hope they'll be replaced. Grayson Stadium is a dump but a historic dump and something felt great about watching a game there. Reminded me of the old Ft. Lauderdale Stadium, relic of a bygone era.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by mybuddyinc

They have done a lot of improvements to Grayson Stadium in the last 10 years. When I first came down here in 2000, it was crab grass, dirt and chain link fences. New parking, scoreboard, fences, bull pens, and a great new deck. Concessions and restrooms are big enough for attendance. With it's history, I think it's a great park.

The main thing the Mets are complaining about are the dressing rooms and dug outs, which are lacking.

The Gnats owner's played it perfectly. Knowing Columbia would build a new stadium, and tried to get Savannah to build one. There are many things I do not know. However, one thing is 100% certain, the Savannah city government will NEVER build a new stadium. Won't get into politics down here, but that isn't going to happen.

The SAL had it's Fall meeting in Savannah maybe three years ago. I knew a few of the GMs and had a "few" beers with them. They, at that time, were all in agreement about Savannah: the SAL will always have a team here. Things may have changed recently, but a I doubt it.

Interesting tidbits. I think it's great when traditions can survive. As noted previously, I enjoy seeing minor league baseball at a game and in person but have almost no inclination to go see a major league game. However, for me it isn't only baseball, I rarely go to any professional sports games.