Jamestown is now part of the collegiate Prospects Baseball League. A new five-year lease between the city and RS Entertainment of Lorain, Ohio moves that franchise to Jamestown, beginning with the 2015 season. Mayor Sam Teresi says he's thrilled to have the deal signed and in place. Members of Teresi's Baseball Advisory Committee -- which selected the Lorain franchise -- were also on hand. Co-Managing Partner for the new franchise, Kevin Rhomberg, says they too are thrilled -- especially with the reception they've received since last month's announcement...
Kevin Rhomberg: lease
While RS Entertainment will be in charge of the baseball operations at Diethrick Park, Teresi says the city will remain in charge of maintenance of the stadium...
Sam Teresi: maintenance
The five-year deal was approved by the Jamestown City Council at last month's voting session. Team officials say they're getting closer to naming a manager for the team and a team name. Rhomberg says that and the schedule should be announced sometime in the next several days.