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"My view is that we shouldn't
raise the sales tax to 6.85 percent.
My fear is this is a billion dollars in
additional [annual] revenue."
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy quoted
in the CT Mirror about his
lack of enthusiasm for House
Democrats' plan to raise the
sales tax.
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Tim Restall
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General Manager of the Hartford Yard Goats
By John Stearns
jstearns@HartfordBusienss.com
C
ritics bleated when Dunkin' Donuts Park was
proposed, overbudget and delayed, but after
the $71 million, 6,000-seat baseball stadium
opened in April, many would be kidding to
say it's not a huge hit.
The Hartford Yard Goats played their 70th and last
2017 home game Aug. 31 and conclude their season
Sept. 4 on the road with a losing record, but the Double-
A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies
finished strong at the turnstiles, proving the Goats (now
that's a farm team) really did find greener pastures in
Hartford. The team's average attendance was 5,614 until
July 1, and 6,490 after, with 31 sellouts through mid-
August. Capacity is 6,850 with standing room only.
General Manager Tim Restall answered a few ques-
tions as the season wound down.
How would you gauge fans' reaction to the stadium
after the controversy surrounding construction?
Amazing. So many people have seen photos and
videos of Dunkin' Donuts Park, but it's very rewarding
to see their reaction when they come through the gates
the first time. Having this wonderful ballpark and back-
drop of Hartford's skyline gives it a Major League feel.
Have you added sponsors since the stadium opened?
Yes, many businesses, small and large, want to be part
of this exciting time in Hartford. We continue to meet
with businesses that want to be part of the entertain-
ment experience.
How would you rate the team's performance?
Minor league baseball is about developing players for
the major league club and our fans have seen many of
baseball's top prospects. Rockies infielder Ryan McMa-
hon started the season with the Yard Goats and now we
have one of the top prospects in the game, shortstop
Brendan Rodgers.
What's the biggest challenge facing the Yard Goats?
Constant visibility in the community — a chal-
lenge with so many events in summer and requests for
mascot and player appearances. We do our best to be
community partners.
What's the biggest opportunity facing the Yard Goats
organization?
Utilizing the ballpark for more than baseball. It's a
community asset and we work with many groups to
host events there.
Tell us something about you people don't know.
I was elected to the student council in high school
(Pinkerton Academy, Derry, N.H.). And I've begun trying
my hand at smoking meats on my barbecue.
Goat meat?
No, no goat meat. That's not right.
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Tim Restall, general manager of the Hartford Yard Goats,
oversaw a strong opening season at Dunkin' Donuts Park.
