New mayor Tim Leavitt has expressed interest in relocating the baseball team to the Coov.
Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt says he is “very much interested” in moving the Portland Beavers north of the Columbia as owner Merritt Paulson struggles to find them a new home.
“I think it’s a significant opportunity that’s worthy of a conversation in our community,” Leavitt said.
Paulson declined to comment specifically about Vancouver, but said in an e-mail that he is “committed to finding a home for the Beavers.” Sources close to Paulson indicated that he believes Vancouver is a very strong market for Triple A baseball.
Read more at the Oregonian.
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