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Now what? There's still time for a shared use of PGE Park with portbale bleachers, but that would make too much sense. How about a $100 million stadium in Molalla?
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Ah, yes -- the "Paris of the West" as one great former Oregon Supreme Court Justice called it.
If they NOW go for shared use of PGE Park could we get an accounting of the costs to the City of Portland for having explored the other options? Would that cost be precisely the same if Mr. Paulson fell off the edge of Earth today?
Boy, didn't take long after the announcement that a majority of Beaverton council members supported letting the public have a crack at the plan to see the Barefoot Lord tippy toe towards the door. A lesson for everyone in that methinks . . .
Hold onto your shorts,Randy and Pedo Sam need a comeback. Oh! all the construction jobs to be had at the Colosseum/ Rosequarter. Here comes the real circus. Give it to the Tribes and Paul Allen. Let gambling pay for it.It beats propping up a bunch of rundown tavers and video poker shops. Go by streetcar
One lesson that will hopefully be learned from all of this is that PGE Park, due to its inherent design and space limitations, is only suitable for events drawing no more than 50% of its listed capacity. So, minor league baseball will continue to work there just fine, but MLS matches expected to draw crowds at or near capacity will never work, even with the renovations being planned. So, leave the Beavers in PGE Park, and build a brand new, soccer-specific stadium that can meet Major League Soccer standards for restrooms, seating, and food concession stands, at some other location, like Cascade Station.
So, leave the Beavers in PGE Park, and build a brand new, soccer-specific stadium that can meet Major League Soccer standards for restrooms, seating, and food concession stands, at some other location, like Cascade Station.
Absolutely. But let Paulson pay for it. No taxpayer money.
Why can't Hillsboro Stadium, with additional seating, work for soccer matches? Might be a bit shy on parking, but could always run shuttles from the nearest Max station. Oh, wait - that might make sense, but not cents.
So the little lord is pulling up stakes because Beaverton isn't moving fast enough. He can't seriously believe that ANY deal can be made and ANY stadium built or made ready for play by 2011.
"Ballpark plans strike out, but some hold hope
Financier Paulson says Petaluma still ‘fabulous location’ for baseball; city officials express hope for future team somewhere nearby...
“I feel as strongly today as I ever have that Petaluma is a fabulous location for minor league baseball,” said Merritt Paulson..."
[Mayor Doyle said] I believe that we're poised to take the next steps in the effort to create a healthy, sustainable long-term economic base for our city."
There are two possible meanings for this tidbit:
(1) A baseball stadium is part of a healthy, sustainable, long-term economic base.
(2) A baseball stadium is not part of a healthy sustainable, long-term economic base.
Consider that for a moment.
If #1 is true, the Mayor might be even dumber than people imagine.
If #2 is true, then it means that a baseball stadium isn't healthy, or sustainable, or a long-term economic benefit--and so the deal the Mayor's been trying to make is nonsensical.
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Comments (26)
Ah, yes -- the "Paris of the West" as one great former Oregon Supreme Court Justice called it.
Posted by Mojo | October 30, 2009 12:23 PM
South Carolina might be a good option.
Posted by ER | October 30, 2009 12:43 PM
Memorial Coliseum - Strike 1
Lents - Strike 2
Beaverton - Strike 3
If he's still at the plate, then one of those must have been called a "ball". Which wouldn't be a surprise, given the umping in the WS thus far...
Anywho, Clackamas is next, right? With no light rail, I'm assuming Vancouver's a non-starter...?
Posted by Larry K | October 30, 2009 12:57 PM
If they NOW go for shared use of PGE Park could we get an accounting of the costs to the City of Portland for having explored the other options? Would that cost be precisely the same if Mr. Paulson fell off the edge of Earth today?
Posted by pdxnag | October 30, 2009 1:16 PM
Boy, didn't take long after the announcement that a majority of Beaverton council members supported letting the public have a crack at the plan to see the Barefoot Lord tippy toe towards the door. A lesson for everyone in that methinks . . .
Posted by George Anonymuncule Seldes | October 30, 2009 1:26 PM
Hold onto your shorts,Randy and Pedo Sam need a comeback. Oh! all the construction jobs to be had at the Colosseum/ Rosequarter. Here comes the real circus. Give it to the Tribes and Paul Allen. Let gambling pay for it.It beats propping up a bunch of rundown tavers and video poker shops. Go by streetcar
Posted by m | October 30, 2009 1:29 PM
Next up to the plate, Clackamas County, then Clark, then Yamhill, then Marion...good luck! hahahaha
Posted by WestsideGuy | October 30, 2009 1:33 PM
One lesson that will hopefully be learned from all of this is that PGE Park, due to its inherent design and space limitations, is only suitable for events drawing no more than 50% of its listed capacity. So, minor league baseball will continue to work there just fine, but MLS matches expected to draw crowds at or near capacity will never work, even with the renovations being planned. So, leave the Beavers in PGE Park, and build a brand new, soccer-specific stadium that can meet Major League Soccer standards for restrooms, seating, and food concession stands, at some other location, like Cascade Station.
Posted by Peter Apanel | October 30, 2009 2:39 PM
Hillsboro, anyone? Trick or treat.
Posted by Mojo | October 30, 2009 2:53 PM
I agree with Peter:
Build a soccer-specific stadium at some other location like Cascade Station. Oh, and with PRIVATE money, not taxpayer money.
Posted by RANZ | October 30, 2009 3:03 PM
Poor LLP....looser-ville; population 1; Henry III.
What will he tell his papa?
Posted by portland native | October 30, 2009 3:08 PM
Turns out the apple DOES fall FAR from the tree!
Posted by PJB | October 30, 2009 3:11 PM
So, leave the Beavers in PGE Park, and build a brand new, soccer-specific stadium that can meet Major League Soccer standards for restrooms, seating, and food concession stands, at some other location, like Cascade Station.
Absolutely. But let Paulson pay for it. No taxpayer money.
Posted by Jon | October 30, 2009 4:11 PM
Sell the Beavers....Its clear the market for them is weak at best. Open it up to the highest bidder.
Posted by Cam | October 30, 2009 4:20 PM
He's "pursuing other options"? Is that like when an incompetent CEOs leave "to pursue other opportunities" in lieu of serious jail time?
Posted by Texas Triffid Ranch | October 30, 2009 4:29 PM
He's just playing hard to get.
Posted by Bark Munster | October 30, 2009 4:31 PM
Boardman's looking better and better.
Posted by Gary | October 30, 2009 4:35 PM
I'm a little worried that the only remotely attainable "other opportunity" for Merritt may be back in Portland.
Posted by Jerryb | October 30, 2009 4:44 PM
Why can't Hillsboro Stadium, with additional seating, work for soccer matches? Might be a bit shy on parking, but could always run shuttles from the nearest Max station. Oh, wait - that might make sense, but not cents.
Posted by umpire | October 30, 2009 5:23 PM
Is Don Mazziotti is out of a job, or was there some legitimate reason that Beaverton hired him other than to shepherd the stadium deal through?
Posted by JerryB | October 30, 2009 8:26 PM
Mayor Doyle will have to look for some other boongdoggle to play big shot developer with the public's money.
Posted by Ben | October 30, 2009 8:33 PM
Memorial Coliseum - Strike 1
Lents - Strike 2
Beaverton - Strike 3
Beaverton is a foul tip.
Posted by Jack Bog | October 30, 2009 8:45 PM
So the little lord is pulling up stakes because Beaverton isn't moving fast enough. He can't seriously believe that ANY deal can be made and ANY stadium built or made ready for play by 2011.
It's ludicrous.
Posted by NW Portlander | October 30, 2009 9:57 PM
Three years ago this month:
"Ballpark plans strike out, but some hold hope
Financier Paulson says Petaluma still ‘fabulous location’ for baseball; city officials express hope for future team somewhere nearby...
“I feel as strongly today as I ever have that Petaluma is a fabulous location for minor league baseball,” said Merritt Paulson..."
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20061011/COMMUNITY/610119973?Title=Ballpark-plans-strike-out-but-some-hold-hope
Merritt is going from one town to the next, reading the same script.
Posted by Jerryb | October 30, 2009 11:53 PM
Maybe LLP can try to swindle Salem or wait, if he's trying that Beavers connection, there's always Corvallis. Go South con man.
Posted by LucsAdvo | October 31, 2009 8:28 AM
[Mayor Doyle said] I believe that we're poised to take the next steps in the effort to create a healthy, sustainable long-term economic base for our city."
There are two possible meanings for this tidbit:
(1) A baseball stadium is part of a healthy, sustainable, long-term economic base.
(2) A baseball stadium is not part of a healthy sustainable, long-term economic base.
Consider that for a moment.
If #1 is true, the Mayor might be even dumber than people imagine.
If #2 is true, then it means that a baseball stadium isn't healthy, or sustainable, or a long-term economic benefit--and so the deal the Mayor's been trying to make is nonsensical.
Posted by ecohuman | October 31, 2009 9:40 AM