2012-13 Hot Stove League Thread

[TripleCrown9]

Quote: Originally Posted by Perfect Zero

At this point the best thing to do would be to contract the team, but that ain't going to happen. I'm trying to think of places that might be able to host a team but it would be tough to move them especially in the era of major television rights. You have to think of the plus and minuses: Spoiler San Juan: Plus: Major base for baseball in the Caribbean, part of the United States, supportive of Baseball through the winter leagues. Cons: Closest American League city is Baltimore (1500 mi), ability to sell corporate seats is not a given.

Is Houston not closer to San Juan than Baltimore?

[p_rushing]

Yes get rid of the Marlins, that would free Florida back up to be Braves territory again.

[BunnyHardaway]

Quote: Originally Posted by Majingir

I wonder if MLB would consider moving both Rays and Marlins, or would that completely kill the MLB fanbase in Florida? Marlins obviously having their issues still,even after moving to Miami, and Rays owner said: "Major League Baseball at this point no longer believes in the Tampa Bay area," Wonder if that could lead to anything? Or maybe they should do what NHL should have done in the first place, have 1 team MAX in Florida and that's it. Rays were 6th last in attendance % and last in attendance overall last year(despite a 90 win season). Would Carolina be good spot for a MLB team? Or what about Indiana? If MLB got a team there, then they could fit in the central division while another team like Detroit(if they move to al) or Pittsburgh(if they move to nl) moves to the east.

The Rays moving is a matter of when, but you can't honestly expect the Marlins to go anywhere now that their stadium is built.

[Perfect Zero]

Quote: Originally Posted by TripleCrown9

Is Houston not closer to San Juan than Baltimore?

Believe it or not, it's 500 miles further away than Baltimore is. Games in Seattle would be awful for the franchise.

[AC]

Quote: Originally Posted by JJLinn

The Rays moving is a matter of when, but you can't honestly expect the Marlins to go anywhere now that their stadium is built.

I saw an awesome yet impossible idea from somewhere.. might've been Jonah Keri.

We move the Marlins somewhere, and put the Rays in the Marlins' new stadium. Probably impossible, but would be really awesome.

[lhslancers]

Quote: Originally Posted by JJLinn

The Rays moving is a matter of when, but you can't honestly expect the Marlins to go anywhere now that their stadium is built.

Don't they have a lease till 2027?

[lhslancers]

Quote: Originally Posted by Majingir

I wonder if MLB would consider moving both Rays and Marlins, or would that completely kill the MLB fanbase in Florida? Marlins obviously having their issues still,even after moving to Miami, and Rays owner said: "Major League Baseball at this point no longer believes in the Tampa Bay area," Wonder if that could lead to anything? Or maybe they should do what NHL should have done in the first place, have 1 team MAX in Florida and that's it. Rays were 6th last in attendance % and last in attendance overall last year(despite a 90 win season). Would Carolina be good spot for a MLB team? Or what about Indiana? If MLB got a team there, then they could fit in the central division while another team like Detroit(if they move to al) or Pittsburgh(if they move to nl) moves to the east.

North Carolina is really big on college sports especially basketball. I think MLB just has a couple too many teams right now.

[JBH3]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sportsforever

So has ARod fallen so far that news that he might miss the entire 2013 season doesn't even register in the Hot Stove thread? http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mlb...2_a6&eref=sihp

Who's A-Rod?