The latest tentative opening date for Dunkin’ Donuts Park is June 21, when the Squirrels will begin a three-game series against the Yard Goats. Richmond as the first visitor in the stadium seems appropriate seeing as how it was Richmond that was scheduled be the Goats’ guest at Dunkin’ Donuts Park on April 7.

Richmond’s latest ballpark plan involves VCU and the possibility of a stadium near the site of the ABC headquarters on Hermitage Road, a few hundred yards from The Diamond’s outfield wall.

“I’ve been told that progress is being made,” Domino said. He declined to elaborate.

To those who wonder if The Diamond, which opened in 1985, could be renovated to include new amenities, Domino said, “almost anything could be incorporated into any stadium. It’s just a function of money.

“How much money do you want to spend on renovating something without spending money on the core issues (at The Diamond) like there only being one elevator, where the concessions stands are located, where the suites are located that (prohibit game viewing) from the concourse, walking up 25 steps as soon as you walk in.

“There are some things inherently that you can’t fix at The Diamond without spending a whole lot of money, and that doesn’t even get into the things that might be behind the walls that people don’t see.”