BB: USAC: USA South Athletic Conference

[rolln2]

It was said to me, watch out for Averett and I asked why?

Most of their lineup is back and their weekend rotation is too. That LHP that threw on Sunday for them last year is pretty good!  They'll miss Higgins in leadoff spot, but they have a decent bullpen as well! USA South is down other than CNU. Its not a stretch to see Averett getting the 2 seed.

I agree D-Bat.  I think Averett will be better than people think.  The weekend rotation is back and they have enough offense to win some games.  They also played CNU and SU pretty tough last year beating CNU once and playing a tight one against SU in the conf. tourney.

[LTBB1971]

Hmmm...besides Sr 1B J. Carter and Jr OF J. Kidd, they don't have anyone that will scare anybody at the plate. They only lost 1 guy on offense so unless you know of some major transfer/freshman reinforcements coming in, I think you are going to see the same stagnant offense. 

On the other hand, their pitching staff will return all their key guys so they should be able to keep games close.

[Catfishncwc]

Looks like CNU will be hosting the South Regional Tournament this year. 

[PNeal7]

That will be an exciting announcment in Newport News. CNU has the perfect location to host a regional: a gorgeous stadium, numerous surrounding hotels, and as many local resturants as anyone can imagine. With Virginia Beach not too far away, this could be an exciting few days in Newport News.

[D-BAT]

Good Deal ... This must be going to be a 6-team regional?  Don't see how they can do an 8-team w/o lights.

[LTBB1971]

Is that Official? Wow...I'll be right at home...great!

[PNeal7]

While I haven't seen the official press release hit the CNU Athletics web page, it is official. CNU Baseball has a nice Facebook group which has it announced all over it. Congrats to Christopher Newport University and the city of Newport News.

[D-BAT]

BTW ... if this becomes reality, it could do wonders for SU Baseball, well hopefully it would be an agreement where SU could use such a facility.

MINOR LEAGUES COMING TO CITY? Baseball on council's Tuesday agenda
January 20, 2012
By Vic Bradshaw
The Winchester Star
         
WINCHESTER- The prospect of minor league baseball coming here will be discussed at Tuesday's City Council work session.
No supporting documents are included to provide details about any plans that are in the works. But the simple agenda line - "Discussion regarding Minor League Baseball" - is the first public acknowledgement that city leaders are considering bringing a minor league team to Winchester.

Jim Deskins, executive director of the Winchester Economic Development Authority, is listed as the staff member who will present information to the council. A special meeting of the authority has been scheduled for Monday.

"It is my understanding that the EDA has been working to bring a minor-league baseball team to Winchester," City Council President Jeffrey Buettner said Thursday night. "The EDA will be meeting Monday to discuss such a move, and they should have something for council on Tuesday, barring something unforeseen."

Click here to read the rest of the story in the Winchester Star.
http://winchesterstar.com/articles/view/minor_leagues_coming_to_city

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[rolln2]

Well the boys have been back at school and some have already been practicing a couple of weeks.  Any early word out of any of the respective camps on how the boys are looking.  Just two more weeks and some start playing.

[D-BAT]

Special meeting today in Winchester about proposed location of minor league stadium.

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[PNeal7]

I sure hope the infield on the new field will be better than it is on the current field.

[rolln2]

D3 baseball poll out and CNU #7 and SU #21.

[D-BAT]

Folks,

Feb. 14, 2012 will be an historic day in Winchester as a lot of love will be flying around and look for our city council to approve a land transfer of 12 acres over to our EDA which will open up the door for MiLB to move into Winchester!

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[D-BAT]

Stopped by SU's practice today and it sure does look different with Brashears and VanSickler.  A lot of guys have great opportunities a head of them to win positions! 

[D-BAT]

Hagerstown Mayor Robert E. Bruchey II Bruchey has said Bruce Quinn, majority owner of the Hagerstown Suns, has told him he is considering moving the team to Winchester.

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