The Philadelphia Phillies and the city of Clearwater are pitching $79.9 million for Carpenter Complex and Spectrum Field upgrades in order to spruce up the team’s spring-training facilities, while tying the team to the Grapefruit League through 2043. (more…)
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Pinellas County Gives First Approval to Blue Jays Spring Digs Overhaul
December 14, 2017 in Grapefruit League Teams, Toronto Blue Jays
Pinellas County Commissioners gave initial approval to funding an overhaul of Florida Auto Exchange Stadium and the off-site Englebert Complex, the next step to keeping Toronto Blue Jays spring training in Dunedin. (more…)
Dunedin Moves Forward on Blue Jays Spring Training Renovations
November 6, 2017 in Grapefruit League Teams, Toronto Blue Jays
The Dunedin City Commission has approved a 25-year deal as part of Toronto Blue Jays spring training renovations that will keep the team at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium and the off-site Englebert Complex. (more…)
Funding for Blue Jays Spring Training Renovations Still in the Works
August 16, 2017 in Grapefruit League Teams, Toronto Blue Jays
A proposal to use Pinellas County hotel taxes for Toronto Blue Jays spring training renovations is still in the works, as the team and public officials are still negotiating the terms of the deal. (more…)