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OOTPRealTime · 04-20-2014, 03:27 PM

These next four franchises will make up the Oracle (North) league:

BROOKLYN RESPONDERS
City: Brooklyn, New York
Market Size: Small
Fan Loyalty: Very Good
Current Fan Interest: 65
Stadium: New Ebbets Field (new construction)
Capacity: 25,000
Local TV Deal: $7,000,000

Baseball is back in Brooklyn! The newly coined "Responders" as in our hero first responders (fire, police, EMS) will begin play in a brand new Ebbets Field that will be constructed in a similar format to the old, classic ballpark that held the Brooklyn Dodgers. At first, the stadium will hold 25,000 but there will be room for growth. Being close to the New York area, they will have a slightly larger TV deal but will have to battle with the NBA Nets and other MLB clubs for the entertainment dollar.

LOGO: TBA
JERSEY: TBA

PORTLAND BEAVERS
City: Portland, Oregon
Market Size: Small
Fan Loyalty: Good
Current Fan Interest: 55
Stadium: Samuel Adams Stadium (new construction)
Capacity: 30,000
Local TV Deal: $5,000,000

The city of Portland has been pining for a MLB club for a long time. Now, they will get baseball with the IBA. The Beavers will begin play in 2016 at a newly constructed, retractable roofed stadium. The challenge here will be building the fan base to support a baseball team. They will compete with the NBA Trail Blazers, but under the right leadership, they could be the class of the IBA.

LOGO: TBA
JERSEY: TBA

VANCOUVER VENOM
City: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Market Size: Small
Fan Loyalty: Good
Current Fan Interest: 65
Stadium: Nissan Field (new construction)
Capacity: 25,000
Local TV Deal: $4,000,000

The second Canadian franchise will be in Vancouver. The Venom will play at newly constructed Nissan Field that will break ground soon and be ready for Opening Day in the inaugural 2016 season. The Venom will have to compete with the Canucks of the NHL - which will undoubtedly rule the roost - however, there are passionate sports fans in that are ready for the Venom to being play.

LOGO: TBA
JERSEY: TBA

NASHVILLE SOUNDS
City: Nashville, Tennessee
Market Size: Small
Fan Loyalty: Good
Current Fan Interest: 60
Stadium: Hershel Greer Stadium (existing)
Capacity: 15,000
Local TV Deal: $5,000,000

The final MLB affiliated team will be the Nashville Sounds. However, the new ownership may choose to re-brand and get a new nickname if they so choose. The Nashville club will play in the existing Hershel Greer Stadium. This stadium could use some upgrades and they could be in line for a new construction with some early success.

LOGO: TBA
JERSEY: TBA

Keep in mind that all five of the current MiLB teams that will join the IBA are up for re-branding if the new Team President wants to take that on.

Also, I have Isedelrod working on logos and uniforms for these new teams!

04-20-2014, 03:27 PM	#26
OOTPRealTime Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 147	Next round of franchise announcements These next four franchises will make up the Oracle (North) league: BROOKLYN RESPONDERS City: Brooklyn, New York Market Size: Small Fan Loyalty: Very Good Current Fan Interest: 65 Stadium: New Ebbets Field (new construction) Capacity: 25,000 Local TV Deal: $7,000,000 Baseball is back in Brooklyn! The newly coined "Responders" as in our hero first responders (fire, police, EMS) will begin play in a brand new Ebbets Field that will be constructed in a similar format to the old, classic ballpark that held the Brooklyn Dodgers. At first, the stadium will hold 25,000 but there will be room for growth. Being close to the New York area, they will have a slightly larger TV deal but will have to battle with the NBA Nets and other MLB clubs for the entertainment dollar. LOGO: TBA JERSEY: TBA PORTLAND BEAVERS City: Portland, Oregon Market Size: Small Fan Loyalty: Good Current Fan Interest: 55 Stadium: Samuel Adams Stadium (new construction) Capacity: 30,000 Local TV Deal: $5,000,000 The city of Portland has been pining for a MLB club for a long time. Now, they will get baseball with the IBA. The Beavers will begin play in 2016 at a newly constructed, retractable roofed stadium. The challenge here will be building the fan base to support a baseball team. They will compete with the NBA Trail Blazers, but under the right leadership, they could be the class of the IBA. LOGO: TBA JERSEY: TBA VANCOUVER VENOM City: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Market Size: Small Fan Loyalty: Good Current Fan Interest: 65 Stadium: Nissan Field (new construction) Capacity: 25,000 Local TV Deal: $4,000,000 The second Canadian franchise will be in Vancouver. The Venom will play at newly constructed Nissan Field that will break ground soon and be ready for Opening Day in the inaugural 2016 season. The Venom will have to compete with the Canucks of the NHL - which will undoubtedly rule the roost - however, there are passionate sports fans in that are ready for the Venom to being play. LOGO: TBA JERSEY: TBA NASHVILLE SOUNDS City: Nashville, Tennessee Market Size: Small Fan Loyalty: Good Current Fan Interest: 60 Stadium: Hershel Greer Stadium (existing) Capacity: 15,000 Local TV Deal: $5,000,000 The final MLB affiliated team will be the Nashville Sounds. However, the new ownership may choose to re-brand and get a new nickname if they so choose. The Nashville club will play in the existing Hershel Greer Stadium. This stadium could use some upgrades and they could be in line for a new construction with some early success. LOGO: TBA JERSEY: TBA Keep in mind that all five of the current MiLB teams that will join the IBA are up for re-branding if the new Team President wants to take that on. Also, I have Isedelrod working on logos and uniforms for these new teams! __________________ OOTP in Real-Time - St. Louis Cardinals View Current Organizational Depth Chart (dynamic)