Message from Majority Owner Carl Bell
Published on October 31, 2011 under American Association (AA)
Fort Worth Cats News Release
"The Fort Worth Cats are currently involved in negotiations with serious parties regarding the transfer of ownership and the future of the baseball team. We are also working , as we have been for the past four years, towards ensuring the long-term preservation of Historic LaGrave Field, where the Cats first played baseball in 1926."
"Both of these efforts are still very much a work in progress, which has been hindered by the challenges of the current financial climate. While we have received strong support the past few years from the community of Fort Worth and our fans, other support that was promised and counted on has fallen short of our expectations."
"We were disappointed to learn of the American Association's misleading presentation of our confidential agreement with the league. The Fort Worth Cats led the effort to start the American Association, and were a founding member of the league six years ago. The 2011 season concluded our second three-year affiliation agreement with the league. As we explored all of the options for the future of LaGrave Field and the Fort Worth Cats , it was our decision to hold off on committing to another three-year agreement at this time, and to make sure we chose the best option for the future. "
"We would like to thank all of our fans and sponsors for their past support, and we look forward to the preservation of LaGrave Field, and to the Fort Worth Cats getting back on the field for the 2012 season, as well as for the 2013 season, one that will mark the 125th anniversary of the Cats, which first played baseball in 1888. The Cats and LaGrave Field are part of the fiber of the City of Fort Worth. It would be a shame for these treasures to go away. It should not happen."
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