Bradenton Florida has always been proud to be the Spring Training location for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates plan to invest $6.5 million in upgrades for McKechnie Field and Pirate City. It's planned to replace the existing clubhouse and expanding the agility field at Mckechnie Field. In addition to that, Pirate City, which includes housing and training center for the players, will have a new strength facility.
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Bradenton has had a long standing relationship with the Pirates ball team. McKechnie Field is in an area of transformation in an entertainment district. Recently there have been three new craft beer establishments in the area.
The president of the Pirates, Frank Coonelly said in a news release "the pirates are continuing to invest in Bradenton because of our long-standing relationship with the community and the vital, year round training and rehabilitation assets that have been developed by our partnership with the city." He also said "Our Major League and Minor League players deserve first=class facilities and the new home clubhouse at McKechnie Field and performance center at Pirate City will be among the best in the industry."
It seems we live in a time when Major League ball teams are demanding constant improvements, in most times tax payer paid, and even threatening to relocate to another city. So, it's refreshing to see the Pirates and the city of Bradenton working together to improve not only Bradenton, but also the team itself.
That's just another wonderful thing I love about Bradenton.
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