Nothing was finalized, but Lee County officials say they’re pleased after meeting with the Washington Nationals about playing in a revamped City of Palms Park as early as 2015.
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Toronto, Mets to wrap up spring training in Montreal
So many teams are taking to the road at the end of spring training: Toronto and the New York Mets reportedly will wrap up the exhibition season with two games at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, former home of the Expos.
Lee County begins overhaul of Twins spring training complex
Renovations to Hammond Stadium and the Minnesota Twins spring training complex began yesterday, as crews broke ground on a new player-development center.
Developer holds key to luring Nats to City of Palms Park
A developer interested in redeveloping the area around City of Palms Park could be key in luring the Washington Nationals to Fort Myers for spring training.
Atlanta Braves to visit Rome Braves at end of spring training
For the Atlanta Braves, all roads are leading to Rome at the end of spring training, as the team has an exhibition scheduled at State Mutual Stadium, the home of the Sally League’s Rome Braves, on March 29.
Lee County to pitch Nats again on City of Palms Park
Though there are no funds for renovations, Lee County will once again pitch the Washington Nationals on a move to City of Palms Park after Osceola County rejected a new Kissimmee spring-training complex.
Spring training unlikely to return to City of Palms Park: Lee County officials
Spring training is unlikely to return to City of Palms Park, according to Lee County officials, who are debating what to do with the former spring home of the Boston Red Sox.
Osceola County delays vote on new Washington Nationals spring-training facility
A final decision on a new Washington Nationals spring-training facility in Kissimmee has been delayed a month by Osceola County commissioners, as local business groups ask for time to review the agreement.
Tourism Board approves new Nationals spring ballpark
The Osceola County Tourism Board has signed off on a $98-million plan for a new Nationals spring ballpark in Kissimmee, but the proposal is sure to face close scrutiny from the full county Board of Commissioners.
Crane: Astros close to finalizing Palm Beach spring training site
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane says the team is close to finalizing a deal for a Palm Beach spring training site that could open in 2017.
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New site emerging for Toronto Blue Jays spring training in Dunedin
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Tigers, Lakeland agree on Tiger Town, Joker Marchant Stadium upgrades
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Blue Jays to price out Dunedin ballpark renovations
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The first sign of Spring Training 2015: Brewers announce game
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FAA to Nationals: Drop the drones at spring training
