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  • #1
    kinsmen7
    MVP
    • Mar 2016
    • 1661

    Expansion draft


    MLBTR is running an “expansion draft” series right now, and I was thinking it might be an entertaining way to run a franchise.

    Storyline might run something like “Marlins contract and have a dispersal draft of MLB players”, followed by me relocating the team, and using the unprotected MLBTR list to draft a team.

    Wondering if anyone has any suggestions on a team (figured the Marlins would be best, as I wouldn’t want to decimate a good team like the Rays), or if anyone has any ideas towards doing this?

    Thanks!
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  • #2
    Gocanes44
    Pro
    • Nov 2004
    • 555

    Re: Expansion draft


    Re: Expansion draft

    Imagine the Astros franchise were banned due to cheating scandal. Rebrand team, trade all players over 70 ovr for players under 60 ovr. Pick up free agents to fill roster.

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    • #3
      MightyMaxxx13
      Rookie
      • Aug 2012
      • 407

      Re: Expansion draft


      Re: Expansion draft

      If there was a team to be “folded” and relocated it would be the Rays. They are an absolute machine when it comes to scouting and player development, and turning ragtag teams into winners. But they are financially strapped, can’t draw fans, and have the worst ballpark in the league.

      Wasn’t there news of them actually playing some games in Montreal in upcoming seasons?

      The only other team I could see relocating in the near future are the A’s, who at one point I believe were threatening to move to San Jose or Vegas. Not sure what became of that.

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      • #4
        Jeffrey Smith
        MVP
        • Apr 2014
        • 1925

        Re: Expansion draft


        Re: Expansion draft

        I’m sure I’ve also seen rumours of Arizona relocating due to stadium funding or something along those lines.


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        • #5
          jrnlgrn
          Pro
          • Oct 2018
          • 3077

          Re: Expansion draft


          Re: Expansion draft

          Originally posted by Jeffrey Smith
          I’m sure I’ve also seen rumours of Arizona relocating due to stadium funding or something along those lines.

          What!? That stadium is just over 20 years old.
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          • #6
            Jeffrey Smith
            MVP
            • Apr 2014
            • 1925

            Re: Expansion draft


            Re: Expansion draft

            Originally posted by jrnlgrn
            What!? That stadium is just over 20 years old.


            I know. Crazy right?


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            • #7
              Jeffrey Smith
              MVP
              • Apr 2014
              • 1925

              Re: Expansion draft


              Re: Expansion draft

              Originally posted by jrnlgrn
              What!? That stadium is just over 20 years old.


              What I’ve read is they’ve had some issues with the retractable roof and have investigated Vancouver and Vegas. As I understand it it’s to gain leverage for a new stadium in Phoenix but that’s from basically just reading the headlines so I don’t know how much truth is in these stories.


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