Lake Monsters Unveil New Unis

PRESS RELEASE – After unveiling a new logo last November, the Vermont Lake Monsters (single-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics) today are proud to reveal their new team uniforms for the upcoming 2014 New York-Penn League season.

Lake Monsters Unveil New Logo

PRESS RELEASE – The Vermont Lake Monsters, the New York-Penn League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, are proud to unveil a new team logo and identity featuring the team’s mascot, Champ, as the team begins their 21st season of Minor League Baseball.

Own a Piece of Centennial Field History

The Single-A Vermont Lake Monsters (New York-Penn League) are selling off most of the old wooden-slatted seats behind home plate at historic Centennial Field, as ballpark upgrades continue.  Shipping is far too expensive, so the seats are only available for pick up.  We snagged two sets ourselves.  If you are within a day’s drive, it’s a worth a beautiful fall road trip through New England to get them.  Assistant GM Joe Doud was a great help.  Thanks, Joe!  Get more details here.

Lake Monsters Unveil Centennial Upgrades, Extend PDC with A’s

PRESS RELEASE – With the security of a long term lease that was signed with the University of Vermont in April, the Vermont Lake Monsters have been busy upgrading the facility and ballpark to help alleviate several major concerns of Major League Baseball about historic Centennial Field, the New York-Penn League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics announced today.

Lake Monsters Unveil Ballpark Upgrades

PRESS RELEASE – With the security of a long term lease that was signed with the University of Vermont in April, the Vermont Lake Monsters have been busy upgrading the facility and ballpark to help alleviate several major concerns of Major League Baseball about historic Centennial Field, the New York-Penn League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics announced today.

Lake Monsters, UVM Agree on Lease

PRESS RELEASE – The University of Vermont and the Vermont Lake Monsters announced today that they have reached an agreement on a 20-year lease for the use of historic Centennial Field for Minor League Baseball in Burlington.

Lake Monsters Hire New Director of Business Development

PRESS RELEASE – The Vermont Lake Monsters have hired Carney Daniels Jr. as their new Director of Business Development, the New York-Penn League Single-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics announced today.

Centennial Field Gets Playing Surface Makeover

The Single-A Vermont Lake Monsters (New York-Penn League) are spending nearly $125,000 to improve the playing surface at historic Centennial Field.  The Massachusetts firm Sports Turf Specialties has been hired by the Lake Monsters to handle the field renovation duties.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

A Minor League Baseball Tour Around New England

Boston Globe correspondent Christopher Klein takes a look at the 10 minor league ballparks/teams in New England that you should check out this summer.  Read more and view photos here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the story.

Lake Monsters Unveil ‘Media Madness’ Bobblehead Competition

PRESS RELEASE – The Vermont Lake Monsters and FairPoint Communications are teaming up with seven of the area’s biggest radio stations to have the DJs and radio personalities compete in a fan voted contest, where the winner will be immortalized as a bobblehead and handed out to fans this summer at a Lake Monsters baseball game.

Study Reveals Millions Needed to Renovate Centennial

A study commissioned by the University of Vermont and Single-A Vermont (Burlington) Lake Monsters concludes that historic Centennial Field would need between $6.6 million and $9.2 million in repairs and improvements to bring it up to minor league baseball standards.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the article.

Monsters, A’s to Affiliate

The Single-A Vermont (Burlington) Lake Monsters are expected to sign a two-year player development contract with the Oakland A’s.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the article.

Awaiting Affiliation in Burlington

Fans of the Single-A Vermont (Burlington) Lake Monsters are waiting to hear which MLB franchise will be the club’s parent organization under a player development contract.  The St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals, and Oakland A’s are mentioned as possibilities.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the article.

Centennial Awaits Results of Study, UVM Will Not Fund Project

The future of Centennial Field, home of the Single-A Vermont (Burlington) Lake Monsters, hinges on a $50k study that is currently underway to determine the soundness of the facility.  Whether the study shows that Centennial can be renovated or must be replaced, the University of Vermont will not pony up cash for the project.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the article.

Centennial, Lake Monsters Await Findings of Engineering Study

A $50k  engineering study to determine the future of Centennial Field, home of the Single-A Vermont Lake Monsters, is underway.  To keep the club in Burlington, Centennial will have to be renovated, if the park is structurally sound enough based on the study, or a new park will have to be built.  We would like to see the facility renovated similar to Centene Stadium in Great Falls (MT).

$35k Raised for Ballpark Study

In very short order, $35,000 of the $50,000 needed for a Centennial Field engineering study has been raised.  The University of Vermont and the Vermont (Burlington) Lake Monsters have each offered up $15,000, and a private donor has committed $5,000.  The city is being asked by the mayor to shoulder the remaining $15,000.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the story.

Engineering Study Proposed for Centennial Field

A committee that was formed to consider options for historic but aging Centennial Field, home of the Single-A Vermont (Burlington) Lake Monsters, is recommending a $50,000 engineering study to determine if the the facility should be renovated or replaced.  The Unversity of Vermont, which owns and leases the park to the Monsters, is willing to pony up $15,000.  Read more here.

Burlington to Explore Ballpark Financing Options to Save Monsters

Concerns remain about the future of the Vermont Lake Monsters at historic Centennial Field in Burlington.  We love the park, but it’s “falling apart” (according to some) and not up to MiLB standards.  Recognizing that the Lake Monsters are at risk of relocation without a major ballpark renovation or replacement

Help Choose Mystery Bobblehead Doll

PRESS RELEASE – The Vermont Lake Monsters, FairPoint Communications and WCAX are teaming up to give Vermont fans a mystery bobblehead doll giveaway at the Lake Monsters home season finale on August 27th at historic Centennial Field.

Oneonta to Norwich Rumors Reach Market

Rumors about a possible move of the the New York-Penn League’s Oneonta Tigers to Norwich, CT have stirred up the local market.  With a bottom of the barrel per game average attendance of 691 and a ranking of #264 on our annual attendance Mega-Rankings, a move would be no surprise. 

Defenders to Richmond

It is expected to be formally announced next week that the Connecticut (Norwich) Defenders are indeed moving to Richmond, VA.  The Jamestown (NY) Jammers and the Vermont (Burlington) Lake Monsters of the New York-Penn League continue to be mentioned as possible new tenants of Norwich’s Dodd Stadium.  Read more here.