UPDATE: Medford, Eugene Emeralds sever talks on baseball stadium; critic ‘amazed and pleased’

Critic of proposal says, ‘I’m not sure what put them over the edge, but maybe the combination of all the points that made it such a bad idea’ Medford officials and the Eugene Emeralds will not move forward with plans for a potential Minor League Baseball stadium in the city, a joint statement said Friday. The city issued the statement and said the decision was made “following the Medford City Council’s November 12 study session and subsequent discussions.” A study session was held Thursday night at the Medford police station, where the proposal was discussed amid a community outcry over the proposal to locate the stadium at Hawthorne Park. Another location for the ballpark was proposed for Harry & David Field in South Medford, but Emeralds officials said Thursday night that option was unfeasible.

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