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The exciting action of OL baseball is headed to Brazil, France, and Texas with the arrival of McGroup franchises in each country. Simultaneous unveilings were held in each location, with local government leaders on-hand, along with literally tens of fans who are excited about the delayed PT23 season’s beginning.
McGroup CEO, Fred Farklemarkle, addressed recent rumors circulating in the baseball community about the motives and intentions of the franchise movement.
“This really is all about making OL baseball a global game. Everyone in our organization is excited about the opportunity to become involved in the local communities and to familiarize themselves with local customs and culture. While this does present challenges in terms of travel and logistics, everyone has expressed the desire to see the world and play ball!” Farklemarkle went on to explain that the cities that each franchise leaves remains part of their minor league system.
The movement of teams for the McGroup franchises looks like this…
The West Burlington Farmhands (timmcdaniel) will be moving south, to Brazil’s state of Minas Gerais to become the Belo Horizonte Peasants. While the word “peasant” is used derogatorily by some, the term at its root refers to a “country dweller”, and the country of Brazil, and the city of Belo Horizonte (“Beautiful Horizon”), is a place of tremendous beauty and hard-working people. The Peasants new stadium, Belo Palacio, is part of a larger urban renewal venture spearheaded by McGroup.
The Gear Terrace Warriors (ziphbarrett) will be leaving New Zealand’s shoreline and moving to the rich wine country of France. The Bordeaux Zoologists will begin play at The Zoo in OL23. The Zoo will feature the typical amenities of most current ballparks, while adding unique features, such as several wine-tasting areas, a small animal petting area, and the Center Field Charcuterie. While wine will definitely be a feature, the club will attempt to stay clear of the cellar.
Finally, the South Holland Caminos (mcgator) will motor back to the United States to begin play as the Fort Davis Waves. The Waves ballpark, Kuiper Field, will not only be home to the OL team, but on non-game days will serve as the nation’s largest observatory.
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