Rams, Watertown Work on Lease

The potential drama in Watertown (NY) was all for not.  Only one team stepped up to play at Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds for the 2013 season, and it’s the same team that has been playing there for the past decade.  The summer collegiate Watertown Wizards (Perfect Game League), now known as the Watertown Rams, are negotiating with the city to extend their lease.  Interesting that one other potential

PGCBL’s Watertown Franchise Likely to Renew Lease, Team is Now ‘Ram Tough’

The summer collegiate Watertown Wizards (Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League) are apparently not in danger of being pushed out of Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds as the local paper implied this week.  The league is denying that another PGCBL franchise owner is gunning for the park, and there’s been no further noise about the potential suitor from Green Bay (WI).

Three-Way Battle for Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds? Oh, and Wizards Become Rams

We’re not exactly sure what is going on in Watertown (NY), but the owner or potential owner of second team from the summer collegiate Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League is jockeying to play at Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds where the circuit’s Watertown Wizards play.   It’s also being reported that a “minor league team owner from Green Bay” [could the newspaper be referring to

Wizards Still Owe $6K, But Is It Cause for Concern? (UPDATED VIA COMMENTS)

The new owners of the  summer collegiate Watertown Wizards (Perfect Game League) still owe the city about $6,000 from this past season for a third installment for renting Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, signage revenues, and some electrical work.  Now, this would typically be a non-story, as the amount owed is pretty minor, but the city’s relationship with the team’s previous ownership

Watertown Council Finalizes New Alcohol Policy

The summer collegiate Watertown Wizards (Perfect Game League) should now have clarity on the sale of beer at Alex T. Duffy Fairgrwound, now that the city council has finalzied a new alohol policy for the ballpark.  As you might recall, the former owner of the Wizards was in a tiff with the city over beer sales, before finally deciding to sell off the team.  Read more here.

Wizards Appear Alive for 2012

It looks like the new owners of the summer collegiate Watertown Wizards (Perfect Game League) will have at least a one-year lease approved to use Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds with the opportunity to sell beer.  The city council informally agreed to the deal 0n Monday night, as the city works to finalize a new alcohol policy at the facility.

New Ownership Announced in Watertown

As scheduled, the new ownership group for the summer collegiate Watertown (NY) Wizards (Perfect Game League) was announced yesterday.   Todd Kirkey, Kristine Czajkowski and Joe Vaadi make up the trio who purchased the franchise from Paul Simmons.  Kirkey is the general manager of the Wizards, Czajkowski is the host family coordinator, Vaadi is a friend of Kirkey’s and

Wizards Get New Owner Today

A press conference has been scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today to announce the new local owner and “major change” for the summer collegiate Watertown (NY) Wizards (Perfect Game League).  Current owner Paul A. Simmons decided to sell the team after growing tired of his challenging relationship with the city.  Read more here.

Questions About Beer Sales in Watertown

The Watertown (NY) City Council paid a consultant last night to advise them on complying with state liquor laws at Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, home of the summer collegiate Watertown Wizards (Perfect Game League).

Wizards Officially, Officially For Sale

There is really not much new here, but the summer collegiate Watertown (NY) Wizards (Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League) are indeed for sale, because of owner Paul Simmons’ frustrations in dealing with the city over leasing the Alex T Duffy Fairgrounds.  Four parties are exploring buying the team.  Read more and listen to radio interviews with Simmons and Watertown Mayor Jeff Graham here.

Watertown Officials: Don’t Blame Us for Wizards’ Sale

City officials in Watertown (NY) are decrying blame for the pending sale of the summer collegiate Watertown Wizards (Perfect Game League).  Owner Paul Simmons announced this week that he was sick of battling with the city over the use of Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, and put the team up for sale.  At least one potential suitor would move the team.  Read more here.

Watertown Wizards For Sale

The summer collegiate Watertown (NY) Wizards (Perfect Game League) are now for sale.  Owner Paul Simmons has grown tired of battling with the city over the use of Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds.  He currently has two suitors, including one who definitely wants to move the team.  The Wizards were ranked #26 in our summer collegiate per game average attendance rankings last season.  Read more here.

Wizards’ Season Saved, Opposing Coucilwoman Now ‘a Team Player’

Watertown (NY) Councilwoman Roxanne Burns changed her mind last night and voted with her colleagues to renew the summer collegiate Watertown Wizards’ lease agreement for the use of Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds. Burns had been opposed to the renewal but decided to be “a team player” and give the council the super-majority vote needed to approve the deal.  Read more here.

Season at Risk for Perfect Game League’s Wizards

It looked liked all was well and good for the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League’s Watertown (NY) Wizards last week, as the team’s lease renewal for Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds was on track for final approval.  However, with a four-vote super majority needed from a five-member city council to approve the lease, abstaining Mayor Jeffrey Graham and hard-nosed Council Member

Wizards Pay Up, Seek Lease Extension

The Watertown (NY) City Council will consider tonight a one-year lease extension for the New York Collegiate Baseball League’s Watertown Wizards to continue using Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds.  Lease discussions were reportedly put on hold until the Wizards paid a $46,o0o debt owed to the city that was discovered in the mismanaged books of the city’s parks and recreation department. 

City Mulling Takeover of Concessions at Watertown Ballpark

The Perfect Game League’s Watertown (NY) Wizards are in negotiations with the city to extend their lease agreement at Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds.  The Wizards currently operate their own concessions, with the city receiving 10 percent of gross food and beverage sales.  However, the city may want more, including actual control over concessions.  The Wizards are strongly opposed to the idea.  Read more here.