While in the Tampa region for a conference, I aimed to visit as many of the area Minor League Baseball stadiums. From downtown Tampa, where I stayed for the conference, there are five Minor League teams within an hour drive. So after committing to watching a Clearwater Threshers game (more on that visit here), I had to choose between the other ballparks to visit. Eventually I decided to make a trip to the south end of Tampa Bay, and visit the Bradenton Marauders. I decided to visit Bradenton for a few reasons. 1: It is near DeSoto National Memorial, and visiting NPS sites is another one of my traveling objectives.…