"The Braves are interested in moving their Class-A team from Lynchburg, Va., to Wilmington, N.C., and Wilmington officials are going to see if they can make it happen.

Wilmington's City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to begin negotiations with the Braves and Mandalay Baseball Properties, and to explore the level of public support, potential cost and funding for a ballpark necessary to bring the team to the coastal city.

Braves general manager Frank Wren and former manager Bobby Cox attended Tuesday's meeting in Wilmington. The Wilmington Star-News reported there was a packed house in the council chambers, including many fans in Braves attire."