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MLB is in too many declining markets like Baltimore and needs a stronger presence in growing ones like Nashville. With the Orioles being sold, and that metro, not just city, losing population now, Nashville would be a much more sensible spot for an MLB team.
It's an intriguing idea, and I view Nashville as a potential American League town with good market promise. Given Baltimore's serious urban decline (despite having a great park like Camden Yards, still in good condition), perhaps MLB should give this a serious look.
You have to be careful with moving a team like the Orioles. Attendance might not be strong but that is a reflection of the poor records. There is a large fan base for the Orioles & it goes back decades. The last thing MLB needs is to **** off Orioles fans and lose them. The amount of fans you'd gain in Nashville would not be anywhere close to what you'd lose in Baltimore.
Baltimore has a lot of history to just pick up and move. At least with the Expos what history did they really leave behind?
What should be done is pressure put on owners to perform well & spend $.
The Orioles are not moving out of Baltimore. Nashville is one of six locations they may someday get a team through expansion. However I believe Portland and Montreal are the two most likely to get a team next.
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You have to be careful with moving a team like the Orioles. Attendance might not be strong but that is a reflection of the poor records. There is a large fan base for the Orioles & it goes back decades. The last thing MLB needs is to **** off Orioles fans and lose them. The amount of fans you'd gain in Nashville would not be anywhere close to what you'd lose in Baltimore.
Baltimore has a lot of history to just pick up and move. At least with the Expos what history did they really leave behind?
What should be done is pressure put on owners to perform well & spend $.
Yeah, but Baltimore needs to understand that doesn't always mean things to people. Ya know, they seem to have enjoyed the Cleveland Browns coming in 1995.
(No offense Statz2k10, this isn't to start a debate, I'm just having fun here with ya lol)
Baltimore's demographics are not major league, and its metro population is now declining. And unlike Milwaukee or KC, it has a limited sphere of influence due to DC, Pittsburgh, and Philly. It's also got just one year left on its lease. Moreover, MLB has huge gaps developing in growing markets with zero presence in North Carolina, Nashville, Austin/San Antonio, and Portland.
Nashville has an ownership group, land next to Nissan Field, a good climate for outdoor baseball, excellent demographics, too many tourists to count, and no teams within a 4-5 hour drive.
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