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darkcloud4579 · 07-07-2003, 11:39 PM

EXPANSION TO BE STAGGERED
NEW YORK - The Board of Govenors reached a decision late last night in regards to expansion. They also agreed to realign the divisions.

The AL Northern goes away after just two years. The AL Central returns. The Boston Red Sox will return to the AL East, while the Indiana Racers will move to the AL Central.

2 NOW, 2 FOR LATER
Major League Baseball decided on its expansion plan. Instead of adding four teams in 2015, the league decided to add 2 now and the other two in 2015.

This staggered recipe, means that the clubs added today, will not be let in on the new television deal, as the deal was divided up for the 32 clubs, not 34 (or 36..) the vote of course was made before these folks got a vote. Instead, MLB has decided to take up a collection from all the money discarded at the end of the year (teams are only allowed to keep $25 mil - up to $30 mil next season) and give each of the expansion clubs $20 million in television revenue until the new television deal comes about.

In other words, ensuring no more Oregons or New Jerseys come out anytime soon.

"We're adding to the viability of the game with these new franchises", said Louisville White Sox owner Chuck Mcmurry. Sure Chuck, sure you are.

The new teams are for 2009 are:

Tokyo Aeros (Sony Field)
Orlando Tourists (Burger King Field)

Orlando's large TV market should provide the sport what it was lacking in Miami, "We're really happy to be able to bring major league baseball to Florida again", said owner Nick Cannon. Disney said it intended to use stars, who own 40% of the club, as cross-marketers and it also allowed them to get the best seats without having to bribe players.

Other co-owners of the Orlando club include Tiger Woods, a resident of Orlando and Shaquille O'Neal, who said he personally "hates" baseball, but that he lost his $12 million in a bet with Tiger on the golf course at Isleworth where they live and so he ended up with a stake in the club.

"Whatever man, they better not suck", he said gleefully.

In 2015, the two teams to be added will be the

Nevada Silverhawks, who will play at Silver Mountain Brewery Ballpark and one yet unnamed city. The Board has said they are still gauging options and will choose a site soon.

The two clubs to be added in 2015 will play in the NL, while this year's clubs will be in the AL.

To complete the realignment, Cleveland will move to the Central, Baltimore will move back to the East. Orlando will play in the South and Tokyo will play in the Pacific division.

The team will play at Burger King Field aka The Whopper.

07-07-2003, 11:39 PM	#77
darkcloud4579 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 8,712	BOARD OF GOVERNORS REACH DEAL EXPANSION TO BE STAGGERED NEW YORK - The Board of Govenors reached a decision late last night in regards to expansion. They also agreed to realign the divisions. The AL Northern goes away after just two years. The AL Central returns. The Boston Red Sox will return to the AL East, while the Indiana Racers will move to the AL Central. 2 NOW, 2 FOR LATER Major League Baseball decided on its expansion plan. Instead of adding four teams in 2015, the league decided to add 2 now and the other two in 2015. This staggered recipe, means that the clubs added today, will not be let in on the new television deal, as the deal was divided up for the 32 clubs, not 34 (or 36..) the vote of course was made before these folks got a vote. Instead, MLB has decided to take up a collection from all the money discarded at the end of the year (teams are only allowed to keep $25 mil - up to $30 mil next season) and give each of the expansion clubs $20 million in television revenue until the new television deal comes about. In other words, ensuring no more Oregons or New Jerseys come out anytime soon. "We're adding to the viability of the game with these new franchises", said Louisville White Sox owner Chuck Mcmurry. Sure Chuck, sure you are. The new teams are for 2009 are: Tokyo Aeros (Sony Field) Orlando Tourists (Burger King Field) Orlando's large TV market should provide the sport what it was lacking in Miami, "We're really happy to be able to bring major league baseball to Florida again", said owner Nick Cannon. Disney said it intended to use stars, who own 40% of the club, as cross-marketers and it also allowed them to get the best seats without having to bribe players. Other co-owners of the Orlando club include Tiger Woods, a resident of Orlando and Shaquille O'Neal, who said he personally "hates" baseball, but that he lost his $12 million in a bet with Tiger on the golf course at Isleworth where they live and so he ended up with a stake in the club. "Whatever man, they better not suck", he said gleefully. In 2015, the two teams to be added will be the Nevada Silverhawks, who will play at Silver Mountain Brewery Ballpark and one yet unnamed city. The Board has said they are still gauging options and will choose a site soon. The two clubs to be added in 2015 will play in the NL, while this year's clubs will be in the AL. To complete the realignment, Cleveland will move to the Central, Baltimore will move back to the East. Orlando will play in the South and Tokyo will play in the Pacific division. The team will play at Burger King Field aka The Whopper. Last edited by darkcloud4579; 07-08-2003 at 03:29 AM.