June 9, 200818 yr There are many MLB Minor League programs, located in areas that draw attendance to sustain their franchise. Some states or areas, seem to have better attendance, regardless of being competitive. 1) What cities do you know, that can support a Minor League program? 2) What would be needed, to have one in or near your city? 3) How many have attend games in Lexington, Louisville or Florence? 4) How many live close enough, you could attend these game but don't, why? 5) Is Minor League baseball popular enough, for fans in Kentucky to support? Thoughts, comments and suggestions.....
June 9, 200818 yr Pikeville used to have minor league baseball. I love going to minor league games, they are good family fun and always have a great atmosphere.
June 9, 200818 yr Author Pikeville used to have minor league baseball. I love going to minor league games, they are good family fun and always have a great atmosphere. Pikeville is where Greag Maddux got his start, as you know. While overall large in size, the population in Pikeville is small. In addition competing with local schools and even a college, is going to limit attendance. What do you think were some of the reasons, the Cubs left the area and moved to another?
June 9, 200818 yr Pikeville is where Greag Maddux got his start, as you know. While overall large in size, the population in Pikeville is small. In addition competing with local schools and even a college, is going to limit attendance. What do you think were some of the reasons, the Cubs left the area and moved to another? I am surprised Pikeville even had a minor league team at that time, but I think it was moved because of the population and the lack of growth in the city. When the Cubs team was there, there wasn't a lot in Pikeville, so they probably moved to a city in which there was a bigger population and more supprt from the audience. Since then Pikeville has expanded and population has grown. What city did that minor league team eventually move too?
June 9, 200818 yr I always felt like Paducah could support minor league baseball, but Marion Ill. just got a club an hour up the road. Bowling Green has broken ground on a 4,000 seat stadium and is in negotiations to move Tampa's Southern League team in Columbus there for 2009. I think minir league baseball in Bowling Green will go over well. The new stadium also gives Bowling Green a chance to bid on events such as the KHSAA State Tournament and All-A State Tournament.
June 9, 200818 yr I have gone to a couple game in Florence and watched the Florence Freedom. But, I am not going to lie, I have never gone there to actually watch the game. It's usually because we get a group of people to go on Thirsty Thursday.
June 9, 200818 yr I think Pikeville has expanded enough to have a minor league team brought back. I'd love it!
June 9, 200818 yr Author I always felt like Paducah could support minor league baseball, but Marion Ill. just got a club an hour up the road. Bowling Green has broken ground on a 4,000 seat stadium and is in negotiations to move Tampa's Southern League team in Columbus there for 2009. I think minir league baseball in Bowling Green will go over well. The new stadium also gives Bowling Green a chance to bid on events such as the KHSAA State Tournament and All-A State Tournament. That could be a win/win situation.
June 9, 200818 yr We enjoy going to Nashville Sounds games every summer. They really need a new stadium though, and the city keeps dragging it's collective feet.
June 9, 200818 yr I have gone to a couple game in Florence and watched the Florence Freedom. But, I am not going to lie, I have never gone there to actually watch the game. It's usually because we get a group of people to go on Thirsty Thursday. I enjoy thirsty Thursday at the Lexington Legends game!
June 9, 200818 yr How about Owensboro or Henderson? I think the close proximity to Evansville would hurt Henderson's chances. But I don't see any reason a city the size of Owensboro, especially with its deep HS baseball history, couldn't support a team.
June 9, 200818 yr Pikeville is about 3 hours from Lexington. I think that is the nearest minor league team.
June 9, 200818 yr Pikeville is about 3 hours from Lexington. I think that is the nearest minor league team. Isn't Charleston closer to P'ville than Lex?
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