$340 million out of the estimated $350 million needed for a new ballpark to be recieved through a financing plan. Something tells me it won't work out though. Taxing the tickets? So what, instead of $15 for a crappy ticket it's gonna be $30? and to see a less than pretty team? Come on! I don't care how desperate a few thousand Baseball fans in Portland are, they aren't going to pay much to see a team like this. I still say DC is the best place.
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I agree DC is the best place, but Portland makes sense. I almost went to school there, and it's a really nice city. They deserve a pro team other than the Trailblazers.
Another thing to think about -- any other place besides DC and there's going to be re-alignment again.“In my lifetime, we've gone from Eisenhower to George W. Bush. We've gone from John F. Kennedy to Al Gore. If this is evolution, I believe that in twelve years, we'll be voting for plants.” - Lewis Black -
Re: Portland makes big bid at getting the Expos.
I agree DC is the best place, but Portland makes sense. I almost went to school there, and it's a really nice city. They deserve a pro team other than the Trailblazers.
Another thing to think about -- any other place besides DC and there's going to be re-alignment again.“In my lifetime, we've gone from Eisenhower to George W. Bush. We've gone from John F. Kennedy to Al Gore. If this is evolution, I believe that in twelve years, we'll be voting for plants.” - Lewis BlackComment
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Re: Portland makes big bid at getting the Expos.
I agree DC is the best place, but Portland makes sense. I almost went to school there, and it's a really nice city. They deserve a pro team other than the Trailblazers.
Another thing to think about -- any other place besides DC and there's going to be re-alignment again.“In my lifetime, we've gone from Eisenhower to George W. Bush. We've gone from John F. Kennedy to Al Gore. If this is evolution, I believe that in twelve years, we'll be voting for plants.” - Lewis BlackComment
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I've always liked Portland over DC for a couple reasons.
1. Add Portland to the AL West and move the Pirates to the Expos old spot in the NL East. Then all the divisions would have 5 teams.
2. The Orioles are way to close to DC, doesn't make sense to put 2 teams so close together, IMO.Comment
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I've always liked Portland over DC for a couple reasons.
1. Add Portland to the AL West and move the Pirates to the Expos old spot in the NL East. Then all the divisions would have 5 teams.
2. The Orioles are way to close to DC, doesn't make sense to put 2 teams so close together, IMO.Comment
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I've always liked Portland over DC for a couple reasons.
1. Add Portland to the AL West and move the Pirates to the Expos old spot in the NL East. Then all the divisions would have 5 teams.
2. The Orioles are way to close to DC, doesn't make sense to put 2 teams so close together, IMO.Comment
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1. Add Portland to the AL West and move the Pirates to the Expos old spot in the NL East. Then all the divisions would have 5 teams.
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That would also cause each league to have an un-even number of teams. The only way that could work is if they make interleague play an all-year deal, which I hope doesn't happen (not a fan of interleague play).
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Sabercatsfan said:
1. Add Portland to the AL West and move the Pirates to the Expos old spot in the NL East. Then all the divisions would have 5 teams.
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That would also cause each league to have an un-even number of teams. The only way that could work is if they make interleague play an all-year deal, which I hope doesn't happen (not a fan of interleague play).
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Sabercatsfan said:
1. Add Portland to the AL West and move the Pirates to the Expos old spot in the NL East. Then all the divisions would have 5 teams.
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That would also cause each league to have an un-even number of teams. The only way that could work is if they make interleague play an all-year deal, which I hope doesn't happen (not a fan of interleague play).
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Sabercatsfan said: 2. The Orioles are way to close to DC, doesn't make sense to put 2 teams so close together, IMO.
<hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Yeah I know, think of the fincancial hardships that the Chicago and New York teams go through. Please, a DC team and the Orioles can live happily together without any problems.Comment
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Sabercatsfan said: 2. The Orioles are way to close to DC, doesn't make sense to put 2 teams so close together, IMO.
<hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Yeah I know, think of the fincancial hardships that the Chicago and New York teams go through. Please, a DC team and the Orioles can live happily together without any problems.Comment
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Sabercatsfan said: 2. The Orioles are way to close to DC, doesn't make sense to put 2 teams so close together, IMO.
<hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Yeah I know, think of the fincancial hardships that the Chicago and New York teams go through. Please, a DC team and the Orioles can live happily together without any problems.Comment
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mickj said:
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Sabercatsfan said: 2. The Orioles are way to close to DC, doesn't make sense to put 2 teams so close together, IMO.
<hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Yeah I know, think of the fincancial hardships that the Chicago and New York teams go through. Please, a DC team and the Orioles can live happily together without any problems.
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But Chicago and New York can financially and geographically support two teams. Baltimore isn't exactly a metropolis. Of course, neither is Portland.Comment
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mickj said:
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Sabercatsfan said: 2. The Orioles are way to close to DC, doesn't make sense to put 2 teams so close together, IMO.
<hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Yeah I know, think of the fincancial hardships that the Chicago and New York teams go through. Please, a DC team and the Orioles can live happily together without any problems.
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But Chicago and New York can financially and geographically support two teams. Baltimore isn't exactly a metropolis. Of course, neither is Portland.Comment
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