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Originally Posted by Skipaway
The thing that actually makes sense to increase parity while not rewarding bad owners is to allow teams to move wherever they want.
That way you can probably expect something like the Reds moving to New York, or the Royals moving to Boston. That way you are more likely to balance out the market. That way you are more likely to have ambitious owners investing even more in improving and marketing MLB. The Angels were turned into a popular and successful team that way. How great it would be if some billionaire can just move the Rays to New York and make it big like the Angels?
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I seriously dislike this idea. There was a great uproar back in the 70s or whenever, when teams were moving constantly from their old hometowns. Like the Dodger, for instance. The Dodgers were disliked for many many years because they moved out west.
I highly doubt a team like the Royals could break in on a market like NYC, simply because NY already has two franchises, both of which have long traditions. Especially the Yankees. I think other teams that would try to break in NY would have an even more of a tough time. Plus, I'm sure New Yorkers wouldn't want to foot ANOTHER bill for ANOTHER stadium. NYC already has 4 stadiums, and 4 arenas.
Another reason why I would dislike this idea, is simply because both coasts would be inundated with teams, and the middle part of the country would have teams that are few and far between. Not really represntative of America, the way the MLB is currently structured. Plus, you will have really odd divisions, like the NFL has, where western or eastern teams would need to be placed into central divisions. Teams would then have to travel longer distances more often, since they tend to play their division rivals more often than any other team.