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OOTPRealTime · 04-19-2014, 02:56 PM

Here is a look at the first round (of four) of the Franchises in the IBA.

MONTREAL EXPOS
City: Montreal, Quebec, Canada (thanks Doylecan)
Market Size: Small
Fan Loyalty: Very Good
Current Fan Interest: 75
Stadium: Olympic Stadium (existing)
Capacity: 66,000
Local TV deal: $2,500,000

Baseball is back in Montreal! The fan base is there and ready to revive Olympic Stadium. The Expos have one of the smallest TV deals in the IBA but have the largest existing structure which could mean major growth if the team performs.

Available positions: Team President (President will hire a GM and Farm Director)

Logos/Jerseys:

The following teams are currently in existence in the MLB minor leagues and will officially break their affiliation with their clubs after the 2015 season and join the IBA.

CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS
City: Charlotte, North Carolina
Market Size: Small
Fan Loyalty: Average
Current Fan Interest: 70
Stadium: BB&T Stadium (new construction)
Capacity: 25,000
Local TV deal: $6,000,000

The fans in Charlotte are about to get a new look at baseball. They will break their ties with the Chicago White Sox and join the IBA in 2016. They have a beautiful newly constructed 25,000 seat stadium that will debut in their first year in the IBA.

Available positions: Team President (President will hire a GM and Farm Director)

Stadium (rendering):

Logo:

Jerseys:
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INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
City: Indianapolis, Indiana
Market Size: Small
Fan Loyalty: Great
Current Fan Interest: 75
Stadium: Victory Field
Capacity: 15,500
Local TV deal: $5,000,000

The Indianapolis team will break ties with the Pittsburgh Pirates and become a charter member of the IBA! They have a beautiful downtown ballpark in Victory Field, but it will have one of the smallest capacities - capping their attendance. However, with the right leadership there is room for expansion.

Available positions: Team President (President will hire a GM and Farm Director)

Stadium:

Logo:

Jerseys:

NORFOLK TIDES
City: Norfolk, Virginia
Market Size: Small
Fan Loyalty: Very Good
Current Fan Interest: 80
Stadium: Harbor Park
Capacity: 12,067
Local TV deal: $5,000,000

No longer will the Tides be the AAA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Instead, they’ll be in a competing league in the IBA. They’ll have some challenges - especially with the smallest stadium in the league to start. However, that can change and new construction could be the answer. They do have a very loyal fan base.

Available positions: Team President (President will hire a GM and Farm Director)

Stadium:

Logo:

Jerseys:

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04-19-2014, 02:56 PM	#20
OOTPRealTime Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 147	First Round of Franchise reveals Here is a look at the first round (of four) of the Franchises in the IBA. MONTREAL EXPOS City: Montreal, Quebec, Canada (thanks Doylecan) Market Size: Small Fan Loyalty: Very Good Current Fan Interest: 75 Stadium: Olympic Stadium (existing) Capacity: 66,000 Local TV deal: $2,500,000 Baseball is back in Montreal! The fan base is there and ready to revive Olympic Stadium. The Expos have one of the smallest TV deals in the IBA but have the largest existing structure which could mean major growth if the team performs. Available positions: Team President (President will hire a GM and Farm Director) Logos/Jerseys: The following teams are currently in existence in the MLB minor leagues and will officially break their affiliation with their clubs after the 2015 season and join the IBA. CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS City: Charlotte, North Carolina Market Size: Small Fan Loyalty: Average Current Fan Interest: 70 Stadium: BB&T Stadium (new construction) Capacity: 25,000 Local TV deal: $6,000,000 The fans in Charlotte are about to get a new look at baseball. They will break their ties with the Chicago White Sox and join the IBA in 2016. They have a beautiful newly constructed 25,000 seat stadium that will debut in their first year in the IBA. Available positions: Team President (President will hire a GM and Farm Director) Stadium (rendering): Logo: Jerseys: TBA INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS City: Indianapolis, Indiana Market Size: Small Fan Loyalty: Great Current Fan Interest: 75 Stadium: Victory Field Capacity: 15,500 Local TV deal: $5,000,000 The Indianapolis team will break ties with the Pittsburgh Pirates and become a charter member of the IBA! They have a beautiful downtown ballpark in Victory Field, but it will have one of the smallest capacities - capping their attendance. However, with the right leadership there is room for expansion. Available positions: Team President (President will hire a GM and Farm Director) Stadium: Logo: Jerseys: NORFOLK TIDES City: Norfolk, Virginia Market Size: Small Fan Loyalty: Very Good Current Fan Interest: 80 Stadium: Harbor Park Capacity: 12,067 Local TV deal: $5,000,000 No longer will the Tides be the AAA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Instead, they’ll be in a competing league in the IBA. They’ll have some challenges - especially with the smallest stadium in the league to start. However, that can change and new construction could be the answer. They do have a very loyal fan base. Available positions: Team President (President will hire a GM and Farm Director) Stadium: Logo: Jerseys: [IMG] http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ides_away1.png[IMG] __________________ OOTP in Real-Time - St. Louis Cardinals View Current Organizational Depth Chart (dynamic)