Richmond Braves (AAA) moving to Georgia

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I'm a lifelong Richmonder, 34 years old, and am a big Atlanta Braves Fan, and Richmond Braves fan. Alot of talent has come thru Richmond, David Justice, Chipper Jones, Glavine, and many, many others.

I can't blame the Braves at all for moving. The Diamond is widely known as the worst AAA facility. The Richmond Gov't has been argueing for at least 7 years as to what to do...renovate...build a new stadium. The Braves finally decided they couldn't wait any longer for more "proposed" plans or maybe's.

This is a huge disappointment for me personally but for also the city of Richmond. Although I love Richmond, I think the city is run like SH**. They are unwilling to change for the better and can't ever get things done. The ballpark is exhibit A. Doug Wilder acted like arrogant and assumed that the Braves were just jerking him around. He really saw the Diamond as a good venue that just needed some fixing up. He also thinks we can just find another team.

The city is stagnant and afraid to change for the better. They often play the historic card but yet don't preserve the history it has. There has to be a balance b/n history and what's better for the city. It can be done.

Right now I am just p'd at this city and their arrogant attitude. We really dropped the ball.