For those of you looking for expansion cities

The Wolf · 11-08-2013, 10:51 PM

From Keith Olbermann:

"Here are the top U.S. Metropolitan Areas without MLB teams ranked by population, on 2011 estimates drawn from the Official 2010 United States

Census:

12. Riverside/San Bernardino/Ontario CA 4,304,997

23. Portland OR/Vancouver WA 2,262,605

24. San Antonio/New Braunfels TX 2,194,927

25. Sacramento/Roseville CA 2,176,235

26. Orlando/Daytona Beach FL 2,171,360

30. Las Vegas 1,969,975

31. San Jose 1,865,450

32. Columbus OH 1,858,464

33. Charlotte/Gastonia NC 1,795,472

34. Austin/Round Rock TX 1,783,519

35. Indianapolis 1,778,568

36. Virginia Beach/Norfolk 1,679,894

37. Nashville 1,617,142"

The Wolf · 11-08-2013, 10:55 PM

For my 32 team MLB league I moved Toronto to San Antonio and added Portland and Charlotte.

Fyrestorm3 · 11-08-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

For my 32 team MLB league I moved Toronto to San Antonio and added Portland and Charlotte.

I have Charlotte in my game (called Carolina), and I've been thinking of moving someone to Vancouver soon. Or expanding.

The Wolf · 11-08-2013, 11:44 PM

Try Riverside or San Antonio!

hfield007 · 11-09-2013, 01:41 AM

23, 30 and 33 always make most sense in my mind.. although San Antonio would be in my mind as well.

BoSoxFan2 · 11-09-2013, 07:04 AM

I always think that if the sanctions get dropped, MLB will be in a hurry to add Havana.

HomerOne · 11-09-2013, 09:23 AM

Montreal would be a nice place for baseball again, too, if they were to ever get a downtown stadium built. I could definitely see a team like the Tampa Bay Rays moving there. Former Expo Warren Cromartie is part of a grassroots campaign to bring baseball back to Montreal. I would love to see it happen.

Orioles1966 · 11-09-2013, 10:26 AM

Montreal would fit perfectly in the International League. If it does well there,then an MLB team should seek permission to move .

I still think New Jersey would be a hotbed for an MLB team,as long as they were far enough away from the Mets and Yankees so they wouldn't have to pay territorial fees.

chucksabr · 11-09-2013, 10:29 AM

There is no way Montreal would accept a AAA team.. Major leagues or bust.

Le Grande Orange · 11-09-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

From Keith Olbermann:

"Here are the top U.S. Metropolitan Areas without MLB teams ranked by population, on 2011 estimates drawn from the Official 2010 United States ...

Population is only one part of the equation, however. Other important factors are the per capita income of the area, the number of large companies based in the area, the presence of other pro sports teams in the area, the proximity to other clubs in MLB, the DMA ranking of the area, etc.

The Wolf · 11-09-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

Population is only one part of the equation, however. Other important factors are the per capita income of the area, the number of large companies based in the area, the presence of other pro sports teams in the area, the proximity to other clubs in MLB, the DMA ranking of the area, etc.

I know. But that's how Famous ESPN Commentator Keith Olbermann sees it.

Le Grande Orange · 11-09-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

I know. But that's how Famous ESPN Commentator Keith Olbermann sees it.

Sure. But it's not exactly a unique perspective.

The Wolf · 11-09-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

Sure. But it's not exactly a unique perspective.

But it is. It's HIS. And he's FAMOUS.

The Wolf · 11-09-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BoSoxFan2

I always think that if the sanctions get dropped, MLB will be in a hurry to add Havana.

The sanctions won't be dropped until Cuba rejects Communism or the Cuban émigré community in Florida dies off. Waaaay too many grudges there, most of them fully justified.

BoSoxFan2 · 11-09-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

The sanctions won't be dropped until Cuba rejects Communism or the Cuban émigré community in Florida dies off. Waaaay too many grudges there, most of them fully justified.

I fully agree. But in the event that Cuba does drop Communism (albeit unlikely in the near future) Havana would have to be a priority I would think.

The Wolf · 11-09-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BoSoxFan2

I fully agree. But in the event that Cuba does drop Communism (albeit unlikely in the near future) Havana would have to be a priority I would think.

A team there and one in San Juan would make 32 nicely.

The Wolf · 11-09-2013, 03:31 PM

And then rearrange things so that Miami, Tampa, Havana, and San Juan are all in the same division. The Miami-Havana rivalry and games ought to be lots of fun.

Marinersfan51 · 11-09-2013, 03:35 PM

In my last offseason I expanded my league to San Antonio and Carolina (Charlotte).

The Wolf · 11-09-2013, 04:13 PM

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In my last offseason I expanded my league to San Antonio and Carolina (Charlotte).

Keith Olbermann would like to thank you.

mickey7 · 11-09-2013, 04:37 PM

Olberman, Famous ? or is that Infamous ?

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hfield007 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,650	23, 30 and 33 always make most sense in my mind.. although San Antonio would be in my mind as well.

11-09-2013, 07:04 AM	#6
BoSoxFan2 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 42	I always think that if the sanctions get dropped, MLB will be in a hurry to add Havana.

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HomerOne Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 42	Montreal would be a nice place for baseball again, too, if they were to ever get a downtown stadium built. I could definitely see a team like the Tampa Bay Rays moving there. Former Expo Warren Cromartie is part of a grassroots campaign to bring baseball back to Montreal. I would love to see it happen.

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Orioles1966 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,869	Montreal would fit perfectly in the International League. If it does well there,then an MLB team should seek permission to move . I still think New Jersey would be a hotbed for an MLB team,as long as they were far enough away from the Mets and Yankees so they wouldn't have to pay territorial fees.

11-09-2013, 03:35 PM	#18
Marinersfan51 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 772	In my last offseason I expanded my league to San Antonio and Carolina (Charlotte).

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mickey7 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 193	Olberman, Famous ? or is that Infamous ?