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July 2nd, 2009 – Richmond, VA
Charlie Diradour launched new site, called for unity at a press conference Thursday morning.
Charlie Diradour at The Diamond

Charlie Diradour held a press conference on July 2nd, 2009 at The Diamond, Richmond’s historic home for baseball.

A few excerpts from the video linked below:

• Baseball on the Boulevard no longer exists, RIP www.baseballontheboulevard.com
• There’s a NEW site, Friends of Richmond Baseball, to serve as an information hub for citizens of Richmond.  This new site will a concise source of information about how YOU can support our new team.
• Outreach to the Eastern League and the new owners
• The new Facebook Group has been launched:  Friends of Richmond Baseball
• An invitation to the corporate community to take an active role in welcoming a major new business to the area
• An invitation to civic groups to welcome the new team here

“I still believe that The Boulevard is the best and most convenient place for baseball to be played. I now want to see this project that we started in January through to its logical conclusion.  I call on the administration to contact Peter Kirk and ask him to come to Richmond to evaluate his plan thoroughly and see if the counties have any interest in an adaptive reuse of this site as he and his partners proposed.”
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HD video shot by Josh Jackson, produced by Rocket Pop Media.

Originally aired on WTVR CBS6, July 2nd, 2009.
(The random clicks experienced during this video are in the source video by WTVR6)
http://friendsofrichmondbaseball.com/wp-content/video/WTVR-CDiradour-FORB.flv
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Judging by comments and discussions, it seems that many haven’t seen the details of the Diamond “transformation” proposed by Opening Day Partners.  The plan, which encompasses amenities on site, including a skate park, a children’s play area, and much more, is available to download in its entirety below.

Also included is the Opening Day Partners’ Press Release regarding the proposal.

Opening Day Partners • Press Release

Opening Day Partners • Press Release

Opening Day Partners Proposal

Opening Day Partners' Proposal

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