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re: MLB expansion
Posted on 5/29/23 at 2:14 pm to GentleJackJones
Posted on 5/29/23 at 2:14 pm to GentleJackJones
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What are the odds that this happens and where would they go? I’ve read the A’s and Ray’s want new parks. I’ve also read the A’s are looking at Vegas. Again, what are the chances of new teams being added — as opposed to relocation — and where would they likely go?
Is this thread about expansion or relocation?
I seriously doubt expansion. There’s already too many teams.
The A’s are definitely moving. Doubtful the Rays are going anywhere.
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Posted on 5/29/23 at 2:20 pm to justaniceguy
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Amid relocation fears, Spurs' courtship of Austin market may be just what they need to thrive in San Antonio
This isn’t what I read, but this article is from August of last year.
LINK
Posted on 5/29/23 at 2:23 pm to GentleJackJones
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I can't tell if you're trying to make a joke or not...
It’s not a joke. No other city talked about in this thread would bring the immediate level of overwhelming passionate fan support that Birmingham would bring
Posted on 5/29/23 at 2:24 pm to BowlJackson
You’re insane. No one has any reason to visit Birmingham. Not even the people that live there.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 2:44 pm to SportsGuyNOLA
I don’t think MLB needs expansion but they’ve talked about it like it’s going to happen pretty soon after the Tampa and Oakland situations are resolved. Nashville seems like a lock for one of the teams. Charlotte, Portland, Salt Lake, maybe SA or Austin seem like the likeliest for the other team
Posted on 5/29/23 at 3:13 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
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TigerOnTheMountain
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You’re insane.
I’ve seen you post about your politics, so if you’re calling me insane then I feel confident that I’m on the right track.
Your opinion of Birmingham is outdated by 30 years, and was wrong even then
Posted on 5/29/23 at 3:47 pm to BowlJackson
Birmingham has a population under 200,000 people and is declining.
Does that sound like a good option for a professional franchise to you? This isn’t one of your anime programs, nerd.
Does that sound like a good option for a professional franchise to you? This isn’t one of your anime programs, nerd.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 3:57 pm to BowlJackson
Ain't nobody putting a major league sports franchise in Birmingham 
This post was edited on 5/29/23 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 5/29/23 at 4:11 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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San Antonio possible
Wrong. Austin.
Wrong...Neither one
Posted on 5/29/23 at 6:24 pm to Tiger Ryno
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I despise expansion
As do I. Should contract at least a couple of teams. Even if all 30 teams were trying to win, there aren’t enough good pitchers to go around.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 6:37 pm to GentleJackJones
Raleigh doesn't get many headlines but they have an active group eyeing expansion or the Rays to relocate. The market is almost as big as Charlotte and has just the NHL team.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 7:36 pm to BowlJackson
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No other city talked about in this thread would bring the immediate level of overwhelming passionate fan support that Birmingham would bring
Birmingham already has a AA team and they can’t get 5,000 in the seats on a regular basis. What on EARTH makes you think they could get 30,000+ in the seats for MLB?
Posted on 5/29/23 at 7:40 pm to GentleJackJones
Any progress on the Rays new park? When is the next step. Unfortunately, Oakland has ran out of time. They had 2 decades to get something done. And still nothing.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 7:53 pm to BrainKellyRespecter
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Portland
Portland is Oakland but with commies instead of culture. An MLB team cannot survive there. The ballpark would have better attendance if it was located in Bend.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 8:19 pm to Jwho77
Idk if there’s gonna be resistance to doing Nashville AND Charlotte/Raleigh but I feel like those are the best two options as far as fan base size and passion.
I just can’t see Portland building as big of a following and SLC is smaller than Nashville without as many tourists.
I just can’t see Portland building as big of a following and SLC is smaller than Nashville without as many tourists.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 8:23 pm to nola tiger lsu
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Because of live music right?
Not that I subscribe to Austin getting a team, but between the two, Austin would be more attractive. The market will surpass San Antonio in the 2030s, so as a long term play it is the better option of the two.
Seems crowded for more teams, but then again, TX triangle is only adding people.
This post was edited on 5/29/23 at 8:24 pm
Posted on 5/29/23 at 9:39 pm to St Jean The Baptiste
I really think Tampa to Orlando could do very well. Orlando is such a hotbed for High School and Little League baseball. Locals would support the hell out of it.
Even though the Magic have sucked arse for over a decade, they still almost sellout every single game because of the tourists.
Orlando would immediately get a shitload better attendance than TB.
Even though the Magic have sucked arse for over a decade, they still almost sellout every single game because of the tourists.
Orlando would immediately get a shitload better attendance than TB.
This post was edited on 5/29/23 at 10:53 pm
Posted on 5/29/23 at 9:46 pm to SirWinston
I'd like to see at least one team west of the Rockies. Salt Lake City or Portland, it doesn't matter to me. And the other team in a state that doesn't already have a team.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 9:55 pm to FLTech
Yah it seems like the Vegas model is $$$ so Orlando should be a slam dunk.
Posted on 5/29/23 at 10:51 pm to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
Portland does not deserve shite. Maybe a WNBA team filled with Trans players nuts that’s it. frick that liberal city
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