What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

**fsquid** · 04-15-2005, 11:10 AM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

Originally posted by 3rdAnswer

Maybe they voted down the uptown ballpark because of the Bobcats' new one?

I don't know what it is, but Charlotte has seemed to never show interest in a baseball team.

The first vote was before the Hornets left town. The second one was a few months ago. So you are probably correct, the second was probably affected. I'll be there in 2 months 3rdAnswer, warn the neighbors!

I think they wanted to put it in South End or over near Bank of America Stadium.

**3rdAnswer** · 04-15-2005, 11:12 AM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

Originally posted by fsquid

The first vote was before the Hornets left town. The second one was a few months ago. So you are probably correct, the second was probably affected. I'll be there in 2 months 3rdAnswer, warn the neighbors!

I think they wanted to put it in South End or over near Bank of America Stadium.

Oh I live in Raleigh, not in Charlotte. But I'll probably go to UNCC for college.

**DGetz** · 04-15-2005, 11:42 AM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

Memphis cause of the attendance figures and Charlotte becaue the area is booming both in terms of population and in terms of per capita income. I definetly think Charlotte has a lot of long-term potential; in my opinion it is the best one left (and was the only real contender with DC for the Expos)

**fsquid** · 04-15-2005, 11:51 AM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

Originally posted by DGetz

Memphis cause of the attendance figures and Charlotte becaue the area is booming both in terms of population and in terms of per capita income. I definetly think Charlotte has a lot of long-term potential; in my opinion it is the best one left (and was the only real contender with DC for the Expos)

I didn't even know that Charlotte was a contender

**DGetz** · 04-15-2005, 11:55 AM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

Originally posted by fsquid

I didn't even know that Charlotte was a contender

Yeah, the official contenders were D.C., Northern Va, Charlotte, Portland, San Juan, and Norfolk (VA). Charlotte would have been the best option after D.C. IMO and that's where Selig kept trying to convince people the should move them to

**PdiddyPop** · 04-15-2005, 11:58 AM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

Originally posted by fsquid

Your city has voted down an uptown ballpark the last 2 years. Your minor league team also averages 2k a game this year with some of the cheapest tickets in the world.

I can't believe I'm relocating there for my wife! However, I will be at some Knights games. 8 bucks to sit behind the dugout, cheap concessions too.

I agree. NC wants a team, but when it comes down to it they just don't want to put their feet all the way in. Come to Hickory and see the Crawdads. SAL Champs 2 times in the last 4 yrs. It's single A, but still a good time.

**Stu** · 04-15-2005, 12:07 PM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

I don't understand why MLB would want another team in the southeast when the teams they already do have don't do well attendance wise. TB and Florida are regularly among the worst in attendance and Atlanta is middle of the pack at best.

**SPTO** · 04-15-2005, 12:15 PM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

Bring a team back to Brooklyn damnit!

**Vince** · 04-15-2005, 12:40 PM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

Montreal...move the Drays from Tampa cause it just isn't working there at all.If we had a new stadium here,we wouldn't have moved and the attendence would've been at a respectable number.People want to blame the fans,but we had horrible owners like Loria who promised us a new Ballpark but it never cameto fruition.I don't think it'll happen now,but maybe down the line in about 10 years we can get a team again.

**Stu** · 04-15-2005, 12:48 PM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

Originally posted by Vinceanity2k3

Montreal...move the Drays from Tampa cause it just isn't working there at all.If we had a new stadium here,we wouldn't have moved and the attendence would've been at a respectable number.People want to blame the fans,but we had horrible owners like Loria who promised us a new Ballpark but it never cameto fruition.I don't think it'll happen now,but maybe down the line in about 10 years we can get a team again.

Unfortunately I don't think it will happen as long as Selig is still commish. He spent so much time trying to get the Expos out of there he isn't going to put another right back in.

From what I understand the Expos were very popular up until they got robbed in the '94 strike. A young team, with some exciting players, like the D-Rays could be just what Montreal needs. It would also be a natural rivalry with Toronto and Boston, both of which are huge Hockey rivalries as well.

I'm in favor of anything that involves moving teams out of the Southeast. The attendance for Florida and Tampa is consistently pathetic, and don't even get me started about Atlanta.

**glucklich** · 04-15-2005, 12:50 PM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

Originally posted by Vinceanity2k3

Montreal...move the Drays from Tampa cause it just isn't working there at all.If we had a new stadium here,we wouldn't have moved and the attendence would've been at a respectable number.People want to blame the fans,but we had horrible owners like Loria who promised us a new Ballpark but it never cameto fruition.I don't think it'll happen now,but maybe down the line in about 10 years we can get a team again.

I dont think anyone blames the fans of Montreal. In fact, I think a lot of people wish other cities--their cities-- had the seeds to tell MLB to **** off.

**glucklich** · 04-15-2005, 12:52 PM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

Originally posted by 3rdAnswer

You guys just don't understand how much I'd love to have a ball team in Charlotte.

Would you mind explaining to us how much you would love to have an MLB team in Charlotte with an essay using the bing, band and bongo format then? Thanks

**Lintyfresh85** · 04-15-2005, 12:53 PM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

WHAT ABOUT VIRGINIA!!!!! We are the biggest state in the country with no professional teams, it's drives me crazy! We can support teams if you give us one, just one would be nice!

**SPTO** · 04-15-2005, 12:54 PM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

Originally posted by Superstar

WHAT ABOUT VIRGINIA!!!!! We are the biggest state in the country with no professional teams, it's drives me crazy! We can support teams if you give us one, just one would be nice!

Aren't the Redskins technically in Virginia? or is that Maryland? Ah who cares.

**Vince** · 04-15-2005, 12:56 PM

Re: What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

WHAT ABOUT VIRGINIA!!!!! We are the biggest state in the country with no professional teams, it's drives me crazy! We can support teams if you give us one, just one would be nice!

Don't be greedy.Ya'll have the Nats and Orioles

What are some cities that could support an MLB team?

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