The Frankman
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I don't think the umps even use that rationale anymore. They call it because it's been that way forever, so they keep calling it like that. Why change it? Y'know, like keep women away from the ballot box and Jim Crow.
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MLB Offseason '13-'14 |OT| Where the best fans live
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speaking of women and umps... are there any female umps in the minors at all (i know there aren't any in the majors)?
Rays dont even have the best record in baseball over the last 6 years in the AL east. Where did you even get that idea?
And they are killed from their miserable stadium, and even worse location.
I would love to see it but still think it's highly unlikely. Scapegoat blame too entrenched onto a fanbase, but don't get me started on how Montreal got fucked over by Selig. MLB's treatment of that city and it's fans is truly an embarrassment to sports.
Dmncnby2k9
Banned
Montreal has a team preparing a package hoping to get baseball back. Something about a bilion dollar stadium. Rays deserve better.
chicagocubsfan
Member
Haha I did a project in my Sports Management course on that very topic.
HarryDemeanor
Member
They're removing ketchup from the available condiments at Dodger Stadium.
TheSadRanger
Banned
Was there any merit to those rumors last year that OKC is getting the Rays? Did they ever build that 40,000 seating park?
Not quite sure why he's doing this. He'll be 36 by the time he's a free agent again, not exactly the time of a pitcher's career to sign a big contract.CC signed to Roc Nation
didnt something happen with their tv deal?
Dmncnby2k9
Banned
Jay does marketing and all that good stuff
chicagocubsfan
Member
Going to be surprised and disappointing if the Cubs don't come away with Tanaka.
A Black Falcon
Member
That's true, but if they could manage to find someone willing to fund a new stadium in Montreal, they probably would have a solid chance at a team... and yes, they deserve one.
Tanaka has clearly said he wants to go to a team that has a chance to win a world series soon.... the cubs aren't exactly at the top of that list... so don't be surprised if he doesn't sign there but more someplace like with the yankees.
santeesioux
Member
I would love to get a team here, but the local government and Paul Allen would never let it happen unless he's the one to buy them. I guess he did try to buy an NHL team this summer so it could be possible.
Dominican Power
Member
He wouldn't buy The Rays? They're a properly run organization.
HarryDemeanor
Member
santeesioux
Member
I'd certainly want him to buy them, but you never know with that guy. He already owns 3 other pro teams if you count the MLS, and he'd probably have to help fund a stadium because you'll never convince the tax payers to foot the whole bill.
There's some articles from ten years ago talking about how he tried to buy the Expos and move them here, so i'm sure he could do it if he felt like it.
matthewwhatever
Member
Or, better yet, add two new teams on top of Tampa moving to Portland, and have two 16 team leagues, each with 4 divisions.
I could see Bell Media springing for a team in Montreal. It's basically lots and lots of free content for them, assuming they have the same deal with themselves that Rogers gets for having the Jays on their own sports channels.
I could see Bell Media springing for a team in Montreal. It's basically lots and lots of free content for them, assuming they have the same deal with themselves that Rogers gets for having the Jays on their own sports channels.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
The Expos will return. The baseball economics have changed, because of the murder of the Espos and the hit miney that was used in MLB Adavanced Media. He Is Risen.
matthewwhatever
Member
Because Montreal is a good baseball town, as long as they don't have a scumbags like Loria and Selig doing everything they can to run the team into the ground. I don't think there's a team in baseball that could survive having no TV/radio contract and being forced to play a quarter of their home games 2,000 miles away. As I said, if they could get an owner like Bell Media -- who would easily be one of the richest ownership groups in baseball -- I think the team would thrive. Case in point: they've sold a crapload of tickets to the two exhibition games between the Jays and the Mets that are taking place in late March at old, decrepit Olympic Stadium. There's clearly interest.
As for a second team, there are a few good options: Charlotte, San Antonio, maybe Mexico City...New York City would be ideal, but there's no way the Yankees and Mets would allow that to happen (and if they did, the money the new owners would have to pay out would be astronomical). It's not crazy to think that the next commissioner, whoever he is, would want to make his mark right away, and expansion would be a quick/easy/lucrative way to do it.
As for a second team, there are a few good options: Charlotte, San Antonio, maybe Mexico City...New York City would be ideal, but there's no way the Yankees and Mets would allow that to happen (and if they did, the money the new owners would have to pay out would be astronomical). It's not crazy to think that the next commissioner, whoever he is, would want to make his mark right away, and expansion would be a quick/easy/lucrative way to do it.
He's essentially guaranteed a spot on the Brewers roster, that's the difference.
captmcblack
Member
Another team in New York would be sacrilege, since it couldn't be the Dodgers (who have legendary history here) or the Giants (who also have some relevant history here). No way that's happening, even if it was in Brooklyn.
Montreal should have the Expos back. People watched baseball there, and they should have a team. I dunno why Portland needs a team (are they big enough to support it)...I guess you could move the Rays or something, but then you're leaving Loria to be the only game in town in Florida - and that isn't good for baseball, or baseball's fans.
Montreal should have the Expos back. People watched baseball there, and they should have a team. I dunno why Portland needs a team (are they big enough to support it)...I guess you could move the Rays or something, but then you're leaving Loria to be the only game in town in Florida - and that isn't good for baseball, or baseball's fans.
If he's "guaranteed" a spot then why not just make it a major league contact?
Because he agreed to a minor league deal, which is apparently anyone was willing to give him. He (probably rightly) assumes his best chance to make a team is in Milwaukee which is probably accurate considering we have literally zero first basemen on the roster and supposedly have no interest in bringing up Morris.
It's florida, they don't give a shit.
yankeehater
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I would get season tickets in a second. They really should, baseball gambling isnt even close to football, and there is a huge population here, and tons of cheap land. Plus all the tourists always coming into town. Vegas would be perfect for a pro team.
a 3rd nyc team? maybe mexico city? montreal? this fucking guy :jnc give you a tag "never let me run mlb, i have the worst ideas ever"
hampton roads area wouldnt be a bad idea in theory but already a lot of teams in that general area.
And they still wouldnt let Pete Rose into the HOF
hampton roads area wouldnt be a bad idea in theory but already a lot of teams in that general area.
And they still wouldnt let Pete Rose into the HOF
The Frankman
Banned
nice.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Expos and the Albuquerque Dukes belong in The Show.
and here i was hoping they would just "promote" angel and a few others to the NY center so they wouldn't be on the field anymore
It's a joke notion with any sport. Baseball would make more sense than the NFL, the draw wouldn't consistently be there. I don't see any scenario where they have any sort of attendance balance a couple seasons in.
Purple Cheeto
Member
Portland wouldn't even pony up to fix their stadium and keep their AAA team. Why would they pay for an MLB stadium?
Hasn't Vegas tanked economically the last few years? I know people were talking it up like 5 years or so ago but then things went down hill.
captmcblack
Member
Vegas would be great for a pro sports franchise. The gambling stigma makes it difficult, though...even though there's nothing that would suggest that having a pro sports presence in a place where gambling is would result in any increase in gambling related to pro sports. The economy makes it tough for people to be able to afford to go to the games, but whatever - baseball is probably the last affordable pro sports visit, so it wouldn't be bad news.
Why are people against Montreal, though?
Why are people against Montreal, though?