Rumor has it that a few Major League organizations were sniffing around in the event the Player Development Contract (PDC) between Detroit and Connecticut was not renewed.
When you consider the team's who could have been in the market for a new New York-Penn League home, it certainly makes for interesting conversation.
The Nationals, Phillies, Cardinals and Blue Jays were potential options. The truth is, teams love Dodd Stadium and what it has to offer. It's a big reason why Detroit wanted to stay put.
Now, with the time and money spent on establishing the team name along with the extended PDC, don't expect a new team name in 2011. Get used to the Connecticut Tigers.
That is interesting stuff...as you note Dodd, especially as a short season setting is great. Rookie pitchers can get comfortable since it's not a bandbox and hitters can work on just that-- hitting. The condition of the field itself and indoor parking cages can't ignored also.
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