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Old 02-24-2021, 10:18 AM
 
Location: ADK via WV
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The Power not only have a new League, but a new owner as well.

https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/k...2163c6493.html

The Power will be the eighth member of the independent Atlantic League. The ownership team merged with the owners of the Lexington Legends.

It's Great to hear that we will still have a baseball team, but obviously losing MLB affiliation is disappointing.
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Old 02-24-2021, 11:46 AM
 
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I was just reading this. I'm really happy to see this. I far prefer to attend a Power game than make a trip to see overpriced MLB.

I really hope this works out well for them.
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Old 02-24-2021, 02:16 PM
 
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I was just reading this. I'm really happy to see this. I far prefer to attend a Power game than make a trip to see overpriced MLB.

I really hope this works out well for them.
Power games are always a fun time, with a great atmosphere. The city needed some positive news, but now the locals really need to rally behind them. For this to work, they will need fans to come often and for the marketing campaign to be on par or better with what it has been under the Pirates organization.
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Old 02-24-2021, 04:30 PM
 
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Great news! Hopefully, this will be supported sufficiently that Charleston will be looked at for a possible affiliation in the future. Note: after reading the full article, this independent league might be better than minor league affiliation with the flexibility it offers owners and staff.

I go all the way back to the Charlies and Senators and was bummed about the possibility of baseball leaving Charleston.

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Old 03-01-2021, 02:48 PM
 
Location: Arlington, VA
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Was very excited to read about this- Did not want Power Park to become basically a high school or UC ballfield as it is such a great minor league ballpark.
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Old 10-06-2022, 05:34 AM
 
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Default Dirty Birds Thread

The internet/social media famous Savannah Bananas are scheduled to come to Charleston next April to take on our beloved Dirty Birds!

https://www.wowktv.com/sports/local-...irds-in-april/
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Old 10-06-2022, 03:24 PM
 
Location: West Virginia
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I'll plan to go see that.
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Old 11-14-2022, 10:59 AM
 
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Power Park has a new name.

Introducing "Gomart Ballpark"



https://wchstv.com/sports/top-sports...mart-ballpark#
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Old 11-14-2022, 12:24 PM
 
Location: West Virginia
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Power Park has a new name.

Introducing "Gomart Ballpark"



https://wchstv.com/sports/top-sports...mart-ballpark#
I like it! Short, catchy and a recognized brand in the state.
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Old 11-14-2022, 12:57 PM
 
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I like it! Short, catchy and a recognized brand in the state.
It's certainly not horrible, but I think that Gomart is a low quality chain throughout WV. They are almost a microcosm of the state. Most of them are old and dated facilities, while the new ones are bland and generic.

I liked the name Power Park, which sounded "powerful".
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