[PSUColonel]

OK...After much deliberation, here is what I hope may be my final Market list. I have had to decide what and how to balance certain things with these ratings. I decided I couldn't just use sheer market size, since teams like the A's and Tampa actually play in large markets, yet don't really receive much of the market share when it comes to local media. Then you have teams such as Toronto who is a tough one to figure out all in it's own. The Phillies right now are not getting a big cut of media resources, yet the hail from a very large market, who will benefit as soon as the roster improves and payroll increases.

So in this version of my list, I have taken a hybrid approach. I am taking market size into consideration, while at the same time, attempting to calculate team popularity. (not fan loyalty) For example, you could argue the Pirates should belong in the lowest category (3...small market) if you just looked at market size...however I feel they are followed by quite a few more fans living in Pittsburgh, so they get a "bonus" and are elevated to the "below avg" category. Same with the Reds. Some market sizes are just so small, that there wasn't anyway to justify this. (Brewers, Royals) Obviously Miami and Tampa are fairly large markets, but these teams simply have such a small following, that it's tough to say the belong above "small market". Also, there are shared market teams such as the Angels, White Sox, and Mets. I tried to place them where I thought appropriate.

Anyway, let me know what you think about this one. Still struggling with Toronto though.



Astronomical 12: Yankees

Astronomical 11: None

Huge 10: Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers

Very Big 9: Phillies, Rangers, Giants

Big 8: Nationals, Angels, Mets

Somewhat Big 7: Cardinals, Astros, Tigers, Mariners, Blue Jays

Above Avg. 6: White Sox, Diamondbacks, Twins

Average 5: Braves , Orioles, Indians

Below Average 4: Padres, Rockies, Reds, Pirates

Small 3: Rays, Marlins, Royals, Brewers, Athletics