When trying to decide where an Expansion team should be rewarded there are many factors brought into the mix. Should it be a team from the United States or somewhere else around the world. Should we move up North again and bring a second team to Canada or move south to Mexico. Looking at the map, the East Coast and West Coast sure seem to have their share of teams so perhaps we should expand in the ‘fly over states’ to give Colorado a natural rival?
Oregon, Utah, Idado, Montana, Wyoming, Kansas, New Mexico, the Dakota’s? What about Vegas? Gambling be damned, hire Pete Rose as a manager and lets go! So many options…
We can also argue a team could fit anywhere, especially in OOTP where travel logistics are not a factor. The Carolinas or Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana. Is this heaven? No its Iowa. So many opportunities to have fun so the decision to pick which two locations to expand to is very difficult.
I still like to use some type of realism so the first city that I have chosen has the largest population of any city in North America. Another factor was to find a location that would support an international audience. A city that is growing and is the home of over 8-million people allows for a large media market. Another major factor was the background of so many of today’s players.
With that said, The Baseball Legion of America is proud to welcome its first expansion franchise,
Mexico City Marauders.
Whoever takes control of this franchise must be aware that this will not be the best spot for pitchers as the altitude is going to be an issue. Mexico City lies at over 7,000 feet, which makes Coors Field seem tame.
Players might struggle adjusting to the thin air. Additionally, in a ballpark with a higher elevation, studies have shown that the ball carries much farther. The new stadium in Mexico City would require special dimensions to compensate for the altitude.
Details will follow on the new stadium but very deep outfield fences with high walls almost seems to be guaranteed.