Consistent with the story posted over the weekend regarding the financial troubles facing the indy pro United League’s Fort Worth Cats, the former field manager, broadcaster, and other players and employees of the now-dormant or defunct first-year Alexandria Aces claim the league still owes them paychecks. When asked by the Alexandria newspaper about money owed, former Aces GM and Continue reading
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United League’s Financial Woes Haunting Alexandria Too?
Filed under Money & Financials, Personnel & Operations
Adding to the Checkered Financial Past in Fort Worth
In an investigative report, ABC News 8 in Dallas-Fort Worth (TX) looks into claims by employees and vendors that they have not been paid by the indy pro Fort Worth Cats (United League). When GM Craig Brasfield is confronted on camera by reporter Byron Harris, he defensively responds with “I’m an employee here, not the owner,” and repeats “Not true” and “Everybody’s paid” when asked Continue reading
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Bringhurst Safety Concerns Keep Aces on the Bench, ULB Targeting the Market
This is not new news within certain baseball circles, but the summer collegiate Alexandria Aces (Texas Collegiate League) will not play in 2013, as the city has still not resolved the challenge of shutting down historic Bringhurst Field over safety concerns. Meanwhile, the indy pro United League Baseball is looking at making a return to the market. Read more here.
Filed under League & Franchise, Market & Location, Stadium Issues
Carey Named GM of Captains
PRESS RELEASE – The Shreveport-Bossier Captains have named Chet Carey as their new general manager, the club announced Monday. Carey replaces Craig Brasfield, who remains as a club vice president, but is stepping aside to take on the vice president/general manager role with the ownership group’s newly acquired Continue reading
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AirHogs Name Brasfield VP/GM
PRESS RELEASE – The Grand Prairie AirHogs announced today that Craig Brasfield has been named the team’s Vice President and General Manager. Brasfield comes to Grand Prairie after two years as the VP/GM of the American Association champion Shreveport-Bossier Captains. Continue reading
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