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Sox looking at Sarasota

Print | Comments () Posted by Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff April 30, 2008 05:06 PM

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The Red Sox are exploring talks with the city of Sarasota, Fla. to move their spring training facility there. The Sox' Fort Myers lease allows for a buyout in 2012 according to a story first reported by ballparkdigest.com.

"Yes, we had an exploratory meeting last Friday with Sarasota City and County officials," Red Sox chief operation officer Mike Dee confirmed in an email. "They approached us several days after the Reds announced their move to Goodyear, Az. We view this as part of our ongoing due diligence examining what are spring training needs will be over the next 5, 10, and 15 years. Discussions continue with Lee County as well."

The Sox appear to be looking for a facility where they can have both their major league and minor league operations in the same place. More negotiations are expected to take place with both Sarasota and Lee County officials.

Read more on the potential move from today's Sarasota Herald-Tribune.