Karstens overshadows Myers with another gem Jul 3, 2008
During his one season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Myers became one of the landmark prospects to come through the former Lackawanna County Stadium. Nine losses and a 5. (Scranton Times, PA)
Work out deal for Lackawanna County Stadium data Jun 19, 2008
The public still owns the baseball franchise and the former Lackawanna County Stadium, which now is known as PNC Field. Profit still is not the purpose of the enterprise, which is now managed by a private entity, a coalition of Mandalay Baseball Properties and the New York Yankees known as SWB Yankees LLC. But disclosure and transparency still are fundamental aspects of public ownership that cannot be forfeited by virtue of private management. (Scranton Times, PA)
Lackawanna County Stadium profit below forecast Jun 17, 2008
Former Commissioner Robert C. Cordaro and now-minority Commissioner A.J. Munchak promised a $500,000 profit for the Stadium Authority. Documents obtained by The Times-Tribune show the county s share was $238,084. (Scranton Times, PA)
Betemit just doesn’t look right wearing number 14 May 8, 2008
Betemit just doesn t look right wearing number 14 05/08/2008 (Scranton Times, PA)
THIS MORNING Jan 31, 2008
SCRANTON The Lackawanna County Stadium Authority reorganized Wednesday, retaining Tony Lomma as its chairman. James Timlin was named vice chairman, and Joe DeAntona was named secretary/treasurer. (Scranton Times, PA)
LOCAL STATE NATION WORLD Dec 23, 2007
The Lackawanna County Stadium Authority voted unanimously to terminate outgoing Commissioner Robert C. Cordaro s role as its sole negotiator with Mandalay Baseball Properties and the New York Yankees because he completed the work he was asked to do. Mr. Cordaro negotiated a management contract and purchase-option agreement with SWB Yankees LLC. The Stadium Authority had given Mr. Cordaro that power in September 2006. (Scranton Times, PA)
Cordaro off Stadium Authority Dec 20, 2007
The Lackawanna County Stadium Authority has decided not to consider purchasing a collection of baseball memorabilia for $49,700 from a Dunmore native. Anthony Gianti offered to sell a 250-piece collection he said had an appraisal value of between $75,000 and $90,000. (Scranton Times, PA)
Authority should change lineup Dec 19, 2007
The Stadium Authority owns PNC Field and the International League Triple-A franchise that has a player development agreement with the New York Yankees. After the Philadelphia Phillies decided two years ago to move their Triple-A minor league affiliate from Lackawanna County to the Lehigh Valley, the authority faced the most important changes in the franchise s history since its move here in 1989. (Scranton Times, PA)
Stadium authority members divided over Cordaro’s role as representative Dec 17, 2007
Stadium authority members divided over Cordaro s role as representative BY GRETCHEN M. WINTERMANTELSTAFF WRITER 12/17/2007 The Lackawanna County Stadium Authority will reconsider having outgoing Commissioner Robert C. Cordaro relinquish his position as its sole negotiator in January. Two of five authority members would like the commissioner to step down now. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Cordaro role for stadium debated Dec 17, 2007
Two of five authority members would like the commissioner to step down now. But a decision on that was tabled to Jan. 7 at the authority s November meeting. (Scranton Times, PA)
Proposed collectibles seller admitted to fraud in April Dec 13, 2007
Tony Lomma, chairman of the Lackawanna County Stadium Authority, said he did not know about Mr. Gianti s counterfeit plea until informed by a Times-Tribune reporter. Mr. Lomma said it obviously causes some concern. (Scranton Times, PA)
Get public data on museum deal Dec 8, 2007
Board Chairman Anthony Lomma said the authority would spend about $50,000 to acquire the collection from Anthony Gianti, a Dunmore native who now operates a company in New Jersey that buys and sells baseball memorabilia. The idea is to place the material in a baseball museum, and that s the underlying problem. (Scranton Times, PA)
Hospice plans Thanksgiving food drive Nov 18, 2007
More than 50 staffers and volunteers will deliver dinners for four, as prepared by the Stadium Club at Lackawanna County Stadium, to patients across the area with serious or terminal illnesses. We love to give back to the community, said Hospice Chief Executive Officer and registered nurse Diane Baldi. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Amusement tax has problems Not so simple to impose in concept, execution Nov 17, 2007
When Moosic borough imposed an amusement tax in an effort to extract money from Lackawanna County Stadium (now known as PNC Field), county officials established a concert venue at the Montage ski slope, and later established the nearby permanent amphitheater, in order to escape the amusement tax and maintain the competitiveness of the amphitheater. Would council prefer that movie fans take in the flicks in downtown Scranton or at the Cinemark complex in Moosic, or the Endless Mountain theater in... (Scranton Times, PA)
Band’s debut season a success Nov 9, 2007
The ACC, formerly held in Lackawanna County Stadium, is a two-day event being held Saturday and Sunday. Milton, along with the other bands of Groups 2 and 4 will compete Sunday. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Yankees here through 2010 Oct 24, 2007
Mr. McGee is a former board member of the Lackawanna County Stadium Authority and largely responsible for bringing Triple-A baseball to the area in 1989. Two weeks ago at this meeting, I specifically outlined an alternative ownership structure, Mr. McGee said, to which Mr. Cordaro responded, That was it. (Scranton Times, PA)
Abandoning public ownership opens door to ‘sports welfare’ Oct 21, 2007
JAMES J. KEELER was president of the nonprofit organization that sponsored the Lackawanna County stadium feasibility study and the first chairman of the stadium authority. He is the author of Our Team. (Scranton Times, PA)
Commissioners: Record is solid Oct 9, 2007
County assets such as the Montage Ski Resort, Lackawanna County Stadium and its Triple-A baseball team, the visitors center and the recycling center were all losing money. By privatizing their operations and taking the politics out of them, they ended the losses and produced profits at the stadium, visitors center and the recycling center, the commissioners said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Plan to resolve Montage traffic Aug 10, 2007
Since then, massive development has outstripped herculean efforts to effectively handle the congestion, from the widening of Montage Mountain Road, to construction of Glenmaura National Boulevard, to the massive reconstruction of the Davis Street interchange with Interstate 81. Hard experience has conditioned most local folks to expect some traffic problems when they head for a game, or shopping, skiing, golf, a movie or the other attractions that populate the mountain. (Scranton Times, PA)
Fireworks tips and trivia with interactive animation Jul 2, 2007
FIREWORKS AT LACKAWANNA COUNTY STADIUM: Wednesday and after every Friday Yankees home game. SATURday. (Scranton Times, PA)
"Yankee Village" being discussed Jun 26, 2007
Attorney Anthony Lomma, chairman of the Lackawanna County Stadium Authority, said he has heard Mr. Cordaro refer to the $150 million figure and the speculation about some type of a center where they could have Yankee shops. I ve heard him mention it several times in conversations with me and publicly, Mr. Lomma said. (Scranton Times, PA)
FIREWORKS LISTINGS Jun 24, 2007
FIREWORKS AT LACKAWANNA COUNTY STADIUM: July 4 after Yankees game. AMERICAN FREEDOM FESTIVAL: July 4, fireworks at dusk, Dansbury Park, East Stroudsburg. (Scranton Times, PA)
SPLIT ALONG COUNTY LINES Jun 17, 2007
All of that s to say that the focus of the Yankees remains firmly entrenched in Lackawanna County stadium, ownership, and benefits of a sale. Luzerne is then left in the lurch, considering Lackawanna County did not give money to bring the Penguins to the region. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Yankees 2, Bulls 1 Jun 12, 2007
MILB.COM WALK-OFF SINGLE: Juan Francia's one-out single in the bottom of the ninth scored Bronson Sardinha and lifted the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees over the Durham Bulls on Sunday at Lackawanna County Stadium. BULLS BITS: Chris Richard homered with two outs in the first for the Bulls' lone run, but Durham managed only three hits against four Yankees pitchers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Yankees 6, Bulls 4 Jun 12, 2007
MILB.COM RALLY TIME: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre scored the go-ahead run in a three-run eighth inning on an error by Durham shortstop Ben Zobrist to rally past the Bulls on Monday night at Lackawanna County Stadium. The Bulls had scored four runs in the seventh, getting a three-run double from Jonny Gomes. (News & Observer -- Sports)
District mulls hiring stadium manager Jun 11, 2007
Besides the improved facility, another factor is the recent field change at Lackawanna County Stadium, now PNC Field ... Prep s football team previously played at the Lackawanna County Stadium and is now looking to play at Memorial Stadium. (Scranton Times, PA)
Rocket's last stop impressive May 30, 2007
"Formerly known as Lackawanna County Stadium, the team's home field in Northeastern Pennsylvania is only six miles farther from New York City than it is from Philadelphia. The loss of an affiliation with the Philadelphia Phillies, which lasted from the franchise's inception as the Red Barons in 1989 through the 2006 season, was countered with the too-good-to-be-true replacement by a working agreement with the most famous franchise in sports.That trade has produced more than double the attendance... (Albany Times Union)
Former president visits region May 28, 2007
The Clintons had been scheduled to make another stop after the fundraiser a reception celebrating Fiona s baptism at the Stadium Club, the restaurant at Lackawanna County Stadium. But they scrapped those plans at the last minute and headed back to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport where their plane lifted off at 8:30 p.m.. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Yankees vs Red Sox in Triple A is just another game May 9, 2007
When I was over there last year, Scales said with a chuckle and a hint of frustrated remembrance of the days when this place was Lackawanna County Stadium, we used to say you got Lackawanna-ed. You really have to crush one to get it out of here. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN Apr 18, 2007
Before the Red Barons home opener at the former Lackawanna County Stadium last April, a gentleman tossing out one of the ceremonial first pitches a politician, perhaps, or a business owner stepped to the front of the pitcher s mound and lobbed a ragged toss toward the plate. It bounced once, maybe twice, before reaching the plate. (Scranton Times, PA)
Future of Triple-A baseball here must be preserved in contract Apr 8, 2007
That said, some time has elapsed since Mandalay was engaged as a consultant on Sept. 19, at which time a proposal was presented to manage the stadium and the franchise under a contract that included an option to purchase the team, and that anticipated the execution of a player development contract between the Yankees organization and the Lackawanna County Stadium Authority for at least a two-year period. My understanding is that the International League, Major League Baseball and the minor... (Scranton Times, PA)
Baseball’s brand Apr 5, 2007
In the three years since they came to the Poconos, the Mittelmans attended one or perhaps two ball games at the former Lackawanna County Stadium, then home to the Philadelphia Phillies Triple-A affiliate. If the Red Barons were still in town, would the couple be here buying hats and shirts. (Scranton Times, PA)
Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer"> Apr 4, 2007
The Times-Tribune - N.Y. TO NEPA. N.Y. TO NEPA BY JAMES HAGGERTYSTAFF WRITER 04/04/2007. (Scranton Times, PA)
Yankees roster Apr 2, 2007
The skinny: Lefty was added late in spring training and pitched well at Lackawanna County Stadium with the Red Barons in 2005. Justin Pope. (Scranton Times, PA)
E-cycling event fulfills social responsibility Apr 1, 2007
The devices were collected during an e-cycling event at the former Lackawanna County Stadium to recycle electronics items that are broken or have outlived their usefulness. This is by far the biggest collection event we ve had, county recycling director Michael Hanuscik said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Clippard impressive in first start Mar 22, 2007
Roberson, Danny Sandoval, Gary Burnham, Jim Rushford, Jason Jaramillo, Ryan Fleming and Pedro Swann all played in the game after playing at Lackawanna County Stadium last year. Collier played for the Red Barons in 2004. (Scranton Times, PA)
ROUGH DIAMOND PNC Field taking on a natural look Mar 21, 2007
While back at the stadium, officials will be moving ahead with steps to complete transformation of the ballpark from its longtime identity as Lackawanna County Stadium to PNC Field. The Citizens Voice 2007. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Lion in Winter: A League of His Own, Richard ‘Dick’ Tracewski Mar 11, 2007
A semiregular visitor to Lackawanna County Stadium, now PNC Field, he s excited about the arrival of the Yankees AAA farm team. He just hopes the team doesn t stink up the joint, much like his beloved Tigers did for much of the last decade until going to last year s World Series, which Mr. Tracewski made a point to attend. (Scranton Times, PA)
A day to help the Earth, and your basement Feb 19, 2007
The county commissioners last week voted to engage Amandi Services, of Hallstead, for the March 31 collection at PNC Field, formerly Lackawanna County Stadium. A preliminary estimate for their services is $11,000, which is based on the 40,000 to 45,000 pounds of materials collected in past years. (Scranton Times, PA)
Williams would be a bad fit here Feb 9, 2007
Maybe enough to fill the concrete structure formerly known as Lackawanna County Stadium with completely different fans, every night. Just don t count me among them. (Scranton Times, PA)
What’s in name? Third for county Feb 6, 2007
Third for county 02/06/2007 Sale of the former Lackawanna County Stadium s name is long overdue so much so that local taxpayers now will get only a fraction of what an earlier marketing effort, under different circumstances, could have generated. Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services Group agreed last week to pay $1. (Scranton Times, PA)
Plymouth’s dispute unfair to residents Feb 5, 2007
Plymouth s dispute unfair to residents 02/05/2007 It s good to see power-hitter PNC Bank win the naming rights to Lackawanna County Stadium, which will now be known as PNC Field. PNC coughed up nearly $1. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
PNC gets minor league baseball stadium naming rights Feb 3, 2007
has acquired the naming rights to Lackawanna County Stadium in a $1. 1 million deal that has the Moosic, Pa. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Fans flock to see S/W-B Yankees Jan 28, 2007
There was an icy breeze swirling through the press box-level concourse, which Dougher hobbled through on a left foot still feeling the effects of recent surgery. This isn t going to stop me from coming to see the Yankees, Dougher said. (Scranton Times, PA)
A year ago, this moment didn’t seem possible Jan 28, 2007
A steady breeze is funneling through the Lackawanna County Stadium concourse ... Now, on this cold Saturday, we re talking about the prospect of Lackawanna County Stadium being the place to be on a summer night in Northeastern Pennsylvania. (Scranton Times, PA)
Team skipper calls Bombard a mentor Jan 27, 2007
While so much is changing around Lackawanna County Stadium this season, it should be comforting for old Red Barons fans to know that the man in the manager s seat is cut from the same mold as the guy who filled it best back in the old days. (Bombard) was a guy that, once I did go into coaching, was always willing to help me, Miley said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Duncan no stranger to Scranton Jan 27, 2007
Sitting in a big, black chair in the home clubhouse of Lackawanna County Stadium, though, the slugging first baseman looked plenty comfortable. It would be going too far to say Scranton is a home away from home for Duncan, but it s not exactly unfamiliar territory either. (Scranton Times, PA)
Miley brings winning touch to local squad Jan 27, 2007
Lackawanna County Stadium is now home of the clean-cut, smartly dressed Yankees, and sports coat or not, Miley is the man general manager Brian Cashman wants running the show ... During a minor league managing career that has amassed 1,184 wins, Miley has made yearly trips to Lackawanna County Stadium s visiting. (Scranton Times, PA)
There’s a coach, players, fans but still no management deal Jan 27, 2007
So, what s still missing from Lackawanna County Stadium. A management deal with the people who will run the place. (Scranton Times, PA)
Lackawanna County Stadium undergoes makeover Jan 26, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007. Converting to accommodate the Yankees Triple-A affiliate, some of the stadium s work is finished, some is in the process of being completed and some is being put on hold. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Around the towns Jan 21, 2007
Mayor John Segilia said the police performance in a simulated disaster at Lackawanna County Stadium in November helped earned the department a $50,000 grant. The simulated nerve-gas bomb explosion, coordinated by the Northeast Pennsylvania Emergency Response Group, a regional counterterrorism agency, and planned by Cocciardi and Associates, an emergency management consulting firm, was one of three simulated emergencies in the area that day to test local emergency personnel and hospitals. (Scranton Times, PA)
Bombard to manage Knights Jan 19, 2007
Charlotte will play at Lackawanna County Stadium July 20-23, a weekend series that now carries the weight of a Bombard homecoming to the franchise that counts him as a legend. Contact the writer: cjennings@timesshamrock. (Scranton Times, PA)
Trade yields viable players Jan 11, 2007
Hinch a former big leaguer who spent two seasons as a Red Barons catcher before joining the Diamondbacks front office broke down the three minor leaguers who could call Lackawanna County Stadium home this summer. Ohlendorf: Hinch called the right-hander the strongest prospect in the deal, a distinc. (Scranton Times, PA)
Cordaro: Stadium deal safe Jan 10, 2007
We re not going to pay for anything. We re not going to make any capital improvements that aren t jointly agreed upon, Mr. Cordaro said, when asked about progress on talks with Mandalay. (Scranton Times, PA)
Yanks in big-time arms race Jan 7, 2007
And you thought Lackawanna County Stadium was going to miss Gavin Floyd. This abundance of talent wasn t the case two years ago, or even two days ago. (Scranton Times, PA)
Yanks busy stockpiling young arms Jan 7, 2007
And you thought Lackawanna County Stadium was going to miss Gavin Floyd. Sanchez came to the Yankees as the centerpiece of the Gary Sheffield trade to the Tigers. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
