Former Norwell baseball player Josh VanMeter signed with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.The shortstop, who was drafted in the fifth round with the 148th overall pick, got a $308,000 signing bonus from the Padres.FORT WAYNE -- The Fort Wayne TinCaps on Wednesday announced an $800,000 investment at Parkview Field, unveiling plans for an all-you-can eat and drink buffet on the center-field wall.
Called the 400 Club, the new structure will seat up to 150 people and can be rented by groups. It will have three food stations, plus a dessert bar; will serve soft drinks, draft beer and wine; and mixed drinks will be available. Tickets are $40 per person and include a game ticket.
The field side of the building will feature two tiers of seating, and have floor-to-ceiling windows.
TinCaps President Mike Nutter said the project will not use any city funds or the ballpark’s capital maintenance fund.
“It’s a 100 percent TinCaps team investment,” Nutter said.
The 400 Club is expected to open in mid-May.
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