West Virginia to Appleton? Updated: It's official! Latest: Ten TV Games

[colbyjack]

The sub-par facilities and the interest for a warmer climate as noted were the primary reasons to move. I seem to remember a story about how the Brewers approached the Snappers about improving their facilities, but since the Snappers are a non-profit organization, and just look to break even (IIRC, someone please correct me if I have that wrong), they never seemed to go out of their way to generate revenue to make the changes so many people have deemed necessary.

 

Again, the only reason I can see the Brewers moving away from WV is due to a more ideal circumstance to take advantage of the increasing popularity of the Brewers in the state of Wisconsin and the solid facility the T-Rats play in. I don't see Clinton (or Hickory) being realistic at all.

 

I'm also excited by how many people would like to have some kind of Brewerfan.net tailgate. It's funny, it seems as though some of our better FanFest turnouts were when we had a 2-day venture, with the second day including a trip to Beloit. The growth of this site and the increased interest in the minor league players I would imagine will only increase the number of familiar faces that make it a point to see more T-Rats games.

[Hart Of Milwaukee]

This would be awesome. It would be really cool if this was the case for the T-Rats and Snappers to play a day game before a night game of the twins and Brewers at Miller Park. But just having the Brewers in Appleton would be enough for me!

[Cracked Bat Collector]

Great news gentlemen! The Mariners have officially signed a 2 year deal with Clinton, who has an article on their site confirming this and it says in that article that the Rangers have shifted operations to Hickory in the SAL leaving us with the T-Rats!

[jakesdaddio]

Melvin, and the whole front office are here in Appleton tomorrow for a news conference. I am going to get my season tickets now.See future stars gives me more reason to go to the games. Who cares about the mariners future studs? The Brewers are making a wise move! Now, hire Jim Gantner as their manager!!

[sausage racer]

when and were is the press conference, is it open to the public, thats great!!!

[jgrusz]

unfortunately, the press conference is not open to the public.

[trwi7]

This would be awesome. It would be really cool if this was the case for the T-Rats and Snappers to play a day game before a night game of the twins and Brewers at Miller Park. But just having the Brewers in Appleton would be enough for me!

I would take a game a year at Miller Park when the Brewers are on a roadtrip. That's what they did for a couple of years before the Brewers moved to West Virginia. Really cheap tickets too, which was a big time plus.

[dadofandrew]

Considering Appleton would lose a home game, that seems doubtful...unless they can do an April game there and take a share of concessions. I actually got an e-mail that said it'd be announced Monday or Tuesday last week, but was told not to publicize it. Now that I've proven I'm trustworthy, benefits for me!!!

[trwi7]

Considering Appleton would lose a home game, that seems doubtful

Who cares? It's one game and the two times they did it before they drew about 15,000 for both games IIRC. They've done it before, I don't see why they don't do it again. Especially when they drew nearly three times as many people as Fox Cities Stadium holds.

[fallingleaves]

http://www.postcrescent.c...922/APC0101/80922139/1979

 

This will be great for both brewer and timber rattler baseball.

[dadofandrew]

It matters because the TR's are not a charity, they are a business, with the intention of making money, so that they can stay in business. Even a crowd of 1500 costs them $7500 plus concessions and parking. If the Brewers pay them $10-15K to host the game, I'm sure they'll be thrilled, but that has to be worked out. Beloit drew rather poorly, so was probably much more willing to give up a game.

[Teatoe993]

Just ordered my season tickets right next to the T-Rats dugout entrance! Can't wait to get some Brewerfan.net tailgate parties going up in Appleton. Press Conference starts at 11:00. Click that Post Crescent link and it should lead you to a live feed when the time comes.

[Hammer]

I'm only 30 mins from the stadium so this is AWESOME for me as well. CAN'T WAIT!!

[Jofis11ep]

Just a thought....but since it's only about an hour and half or so drive from Milwaukee. In some instances do you think some of the major leaguers would make rehab starts in Appleton sometimes?

[Teatoe993]

I think Appleton would be the choice spot for rehab starts. Didn't Ben Sheets make a couple starts for Beloit back in the day?

[jason21nl]

I'm so flippin happy! I wish I had some extra cash to order season tix there.

[sausage racer]

heres the link to watch the 11:00 CT press conference live

 

http://www.postcrescent.c...99999999/APC0110/80910133

[jason21nl]

seriously this rocks. I can't wait for next year already. Going to spring training and to T Rats and Brewers games whenever possible.

[sausage racer]

4 year deal!! Sounds like Lawrie will be there next year and the upper hand in rehab stints according to Melvin at the press conference.

[parkside21]

I've been a T-Rats partial season ticket holder for the past 4 years...their mini-plans are great, and very affordable. This year I plan on stepping up to a half-season pack (35 games), so if anyone has any questions about how things work, I can try to help. Their website does a great job of explaining the benefits though...it's worth it almost just for the 15% discount at the team store.

[TeeJayh1980]

this is great, I'm under 5 minutes from the Timber Rattlers stadium!!! The only downside to this is I'll be consuming more beer next Summer.

[jason21nl]

I'm excited that rehab stints might be held up here and we'll get to see some good brewers talent come through here. I hope they have some hats or something with the Rattlers logo and a mini brewers logo on the side or something like that. Pumped

[jgrusz]

There will be Rattlers and Brewers co-branded merchandise (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, baseballs) available in about two weeks or so.

[jason21nl]

There will be Rattlers and Brewers co-branded merchandise (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, baseballs) available in about two weeks or so.

booya!

[Chio151]

The only downside to this is I'll be consuming more beer next Summer.

So, there is no downside?

 

I think I'll drive up there for a game or two.