Well this could be our last update until the deal is finally fully approved. The new stadium is that close to fruition now. And from what could be seen at something called the Governor’s Baseball Dinner, it looks like a done deal. On hand were Rick Scott of course, new Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, and even David Sampson, president of the Miami Marlins. Oh and the mayors of Palm Beach County and West Palm Beach too. It is really hard to believe all of this would be happening if it were not getting approved. What is in the way of that happening you might ask? A bill must be passed by the legislature to eliminate a required setback next to a canal that supplies drinking water next to the site. But with a governor seemingly taking a premature victory lap it is all but assured of passing. Rob Manfred got on stage at the event and was gushing about the Astros and Nationals new home. He was quoted with this bold statement “getting their new spring training site approved.” In truth this is a big deal and that is part of why I have been so interested in it. It has kept spring training baseball on the East Coast and the millions of dollars and tourists it brings to each city as a result. It will transform a landfill in a terrible neighborhood in West Palm Beach into a gleaming new tourist attraction that will have baseball 8 months out of the year. We will be back with a final update when the deal is formally approved but I think you could start making your plans to see baseball in West Palm Beach in 2017. As always thanks for reading and have a great day.
Good vibes at baseball dinner due to spring training dessert
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