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Carolinas Baseball Center

Discussion in 'Baseball' started by neckball, Jan 28, 2007.

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  1. Jan 28, 2007 at 8:00 PM #1
    neckball

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    I saw the sign in front of a building on Westinghouse Blvd. in Charlotte, about 2 blocks east of I-77. Short term memory ain't what it used to be but I believe the sign read "Carolinas Baseball Center and athletic development, opening soon". Anyone know anything about this or who is involved?
     
  2. Jan 29, 2007 at 3:37 AM #2
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    I really don't know, but the location appears to be near the Steele Creek area, so my bet is that John Thurston may be connected to this. I'll ask around.
     
  3. Feb 15, 2007 at 11:23 PM #3
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    My friend has spoken to the guy that is putting this together. From what he has told me this guy is really putting some money and equipment into this facility. He said he saw pitching mounds, a full infield with nice turf (not carpet) and several cages. He said he hopes have showcase, HS, and rec. teams as customers. We live in the Steele Creek area and my son plays at Olympic, it is nice to now have 3 indoor facilities to us (HQ, OnDeck). I am curious to see what it looks like when he opens.
     
  4. Feb 16, 2007 at 10:27 AM #4
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    What's the projected opening date?
     
  5. Feb 16, 2007 at 4:39 PM #5
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    Just curious, who is "the guy"?
     
  6. Feb 16, 2007 at 4:41 PM #6
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    yeah...I want to know too!
     
  7. Feb 16, 2007 at 8:47 PM #7
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    Sorry guys I do not know whom "the guy" is but I will try to find out this weekend. I still sounds very positive. My friend said the contractors he sells to says they are looking to a March date to open. I will try to find out the details and respond.
     
  8. Feb 16, 2007 at 9:09 PM #8
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    The guy who is running it played for the Mariners but I can't think of his name right now. From what I've heard, the facility is very big with an indoor infield. I think he is hoping to put some travel teams together also.
     
  9. Feb 16, 2007 at 10:41 PM #9
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    Jeff Schaefer is opening this facility. He spent big league time with the Mariners, Athletics, and Indians.
     
  10. Feb 17, 2007 at 3:14 AM #10
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    Welcome Aboard 4-6-3!!! leave it to you to already have the answer. I suspect when most of us have some questions in the future, you will be the one with answers.

    By the way, how is your wood bat business going? Guys, 4-6-3 makes some beautiful bats. I got one for Father's Day last year...beeeeeuuutiful
     
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