What would be the city/region you would most want represented? For fun, feel free to mention names & which league (AL vs. NL) too or even expansion teams for other sports (NHL, NBA, NFL, MLS, etc...)
I was thinking a New England team would be interesting. Only problem is the NL-east & AL-east already have five teams. A Portland, Oregan team might help add to the four team AL-west.
2007-05-20 23:08:37 · 20 answers · asked by Bluefast 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Also - feel free to mention some players you'd most like to see on the team.
2007-05-20 23:09:12 · update #1
I think a Baseball team in Portland would be smart. The Nationals should have shifted there, but since the AL and NL need to have an even number of teams it didn't happen. If Portland did get a team they could finally add a team to the AL West and not have it be such a joke of having 4 teams. I like the AL West, but come on the NL Central has 6. Something is just odd. Seattle would also have a true natural rivalry. As I said earlier it would be cool for a Baseball team in Portland.
2007-05-21 03:53:52 · answer #1 · answered by Craig B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of reasons, but here are a few: Bad ownership and management. Teams like the Warriors, Clippers, and Grizzlies have bad ownership and the ineptitude trickles its way down to the product on the floor. Large market teams have an easier time attracting and retaining good players. When Shaq was a free agent, he went to LA, because he wanted to play in a large market and to be in the spotlight. Smaller markets usually have a tough time getting the big time players that can carry team. I also think the disparity is even more dramatic now during these tough economic times. A lot of clubs were dumping salaries. A lot of the good teams were able to grab players at a discount. It seems like there is a concentration of talent on the top 6 or 7 teams. It makes for a great competition between the top teams, but creates a widere divide between the have's and have nots. On the bright side, it should be a great playoffs this year. One last reason is that the NBA is a league ruled by superstars. There are only 12 guys on the active roster and as few as 7 or 8 play on a given night. The great teams, all have at least one star and sometimes 2 or 3. One player can't carry a team in other team sports like they can in the NBA.
2016-05-18 21:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be very difficult for a new region to support a baseball team considering the length of the season and the size of a typical park so I don't think expansion for baseball is something to consider. I would like to see something done regarding the lopsided divisions since that affects the playoffs. So a reshuffling of teams within divisions and even leagues might be something to consider.
On the other hand there are many cities that could add a football team and the NFL is ripe for expansion (Portland might be a good location). It' a shame they are more interested in going global and I believe we are more likely to see a new team in Mexico or Canada than the U.S.
2007-05-21 01:38:48 · answer #3 · answered by Astral Walker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two of these three:
Portland (OR) Rivermen
North Jersey Diamonds
Havana Liberties
...and realign the divisions, and the leagues, however necessary (don't care which teams end up where) into two leagues, four divisions, four teams each, division champions go to the postseason.
Portland is ready.
NJ could support a team, and help cut down the market advantage that the Yankees and Mets exploit.
Havana would eat up major league baseball for three meals a day, but unfortunately this one cannot happen until a certain state funeral is held.
2007-05-21 02:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
San Antonio needs a team. Put them in the AL West. Voila! Instant rivalry with the Rangers.
2007-05-21 00:57:32 · answer #5 · answered by bubbabear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The American League West needs a team. Portland would be a good fit. I've got it...
The Portland Hippies
2007-05-21 00:52:58 · answer #6 · answered by dj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
San Juan Puerto Rico MLB
Memphis NFL
Jacksonville NHL
Las Vegas NBA
2007-05-24 10:40:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Memphis would be a prime spot!!! The NBA team the grizzlies suck everyyear and they have a huge following down here. Baseball would be very awesome!!!
The Memphis Blues
The Memphis Rockstars
The Memphis Suns (like the record company that discovered elvis, johny cash, and jerry lee lewis)
Anything to do with music!!!
2007-05-21 08:11:33 · answer #8 · answered by Robby S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just turn a colloege football team into a MLB team. Like the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nebraska needs a professional team, and tackle-baseball would be entertaining to watch.
2007-05-20 23:18:03 · answer #9 · answered by startthisover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Portland would be nice. I also think the Nashville would do well with one...I don't know where I would put them, but I think a Major League team in Nashville would just do well for some reason.
2007-05-20 23:19:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋