Birmingham Mayor William Bell has indicated that the city will not build a new ballpark without a team. Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos hopes the Double-A Birmingham Barons will stay put at Regions Park in Hoover. As reported, the Birmingham City Council this week approved a plan by Mayor Bell to increase the lodging tax to support a new downtown park. Without a doubt, it will be a case of “If you build it, the Barons will come.” Read more here.
September 24, 2010 · 6:08 am
Will Barons Depart Hoover for Birmingham?
Filed under Market & Location, Money & Financials, Stadium Issues
Tagged as Birmingham Barons, Double-A, Hoover, Southern League
