Could the Orioles Move Out of Baltimore in 2024?

[Redskins Rick]

2 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

I just can't see MLB letting the Orioles move when they play in arguably the best ballpark in baseball.  This isn't the Rays or A's (hello raw sewage!).  

I agree, not sure, how this rumor started about the team moving.

Heck Toronto plays in that hideous arena with carpet on-top of concrete.

 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

3 minutes ago, Redskins Rick said:

I agree, not sure, how this rumor started about the team moving.

Heck Toronto plays in that hideous arena with carpet on-top of concrete.

 

I suspect someone in the warehouse started this rumor to gain leverage on negotiations for a new lease.  

[Redskins Rick]

53 minutes ago, theocean said:

Anything is possible, but I don't see the O's moving anytime soon. Baltimore City has it's problems - but it's still a big city and the surrounding area is affluent. Maryland is one of the wealthiest states in the country. The problem for the Orioles is not to become the Mets to the Nationals' Yankees.

I think Expansion happens in the near future, with my bet on Portland and Nashville getting teams. I think the cities selected end up being the cities that are most willing to build a ballpark - not so much which cities are the best economically or demographically.

I dont see MLB expanding, not with the trending down in popularity, as our kids growing up, no longer have the desire to even play little league ball.

This generation doesnt have the attention span for a 3 hour game at the pace that baseball moves.

 

[webbrick2010]

40 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

I just can't see MLB letting the Orioles move when they play in arguably the best ballpark in baseball.  This isn't the Rays or A's (hello raw sewage!).  

Unfortunately it is located in the most violent city in America.

[theocean]

3 hours ago, Redskins Rick said:

I dont see MLB expanding, not with the trending down in popularity, as our kids growing up, no longer have the desire to even play little league ball.

This generation doesnt have the attention span for a 3 hour game at the pace that baseball moves.

 

MLB is certainly interested in expanding, they've been relatively open about it.

And while I know the "these-damn-millenials-don't-like-to-stop-looking-at-their-phones" narrative is beloved by Baby Boomers, it's simply not the facts:

https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/study-shows-youth-baseball-softball-participation-on-the-rise-051817

[theocean]

3 hours ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

I just can't see MLB letting the Orioles move when they play in arguably the best ballpark in baseball.  This isn't the Rays or A's (hello raw sewage!).  

That best ballpark in baseball is 26 years old. I don't think there is any immediate threat to the O's moving at all, but not crazy to think a new owner without connections to Baltimore could be interested in moving it to greener pastures.

[Kaven5]

I would become a National's fan the next day. Good riddance.

[jtschrei]

7 hours ago, webbrick2010 said:

Unfortunately it is located in the most violent city in America.

I’m from Baltimore and there’s no hiding from the city’s violence I’m sad to say. The further decline of the city plus an mlB team in DC has seriously hurt the Os business. All of that said, the right potential owner would look at all Of those challenges as an opportunity. Among DC, philly, NYC, Boston, Baltimore sticks out. Of course it would help if our own governor didn’t act like Baltimore was a wasteland. Whatever.

a. I’ve said it once I’ll say it again. The Angelos family would never sell to anyone except an ownership group with deep local ties, headed by like the Ripken’s.

 b. The Orioles, together with Camden Yards, represent a major opportunity for the patient investor. Baltimore will come back just like DC, Philly and NYC. 

I’m really not worried about them moving. I’m much more worried that we’ll Never win another WS in my lifetime. 

[Kaven5]

The governor is the least of Baltimore's problems. Come on, man.

[FlipTheBird]

On 6/29/2018 at 8:41 AM, Redskins Rick said:

I also dont see the team moving.

I think people are so disgusted with this owner that they are clinging to hope that we get a new owner or move out and bring in a new team.

This is accurate. The fans are at a nearly all-time low right now on ownership. The organization, financially, is doing just fine and there's no reason it'd leave.

Everyone needs to take a step back.

[Aristotelian]

On 6/29/2018 at 12:59 PM, webbrick2010 said:

Unfortunately it is located in the most violent city in America.

Chicago has two teams. Violence does not seem to be an issue for MLB. Detroit, St Louis, etc. I think the bigger problem is the Nationals. 

[Chromehill]

On ‎6‎/‎29‎/‎2018 at 3:42 PM, theocean said:

That best ballpark in baseball is 26 years old. I don't think there is any immediate threat to the O's moving at all, but not crazy to think a new owner without connections to Baltimore could be interested in moving it to greener pastures.

Where exactly are those greener pastures?  Every city under consideration for expansion has issues, else a MLB team would already be there.  Tampa and Oakland, until they get their stadium issues resolved will get first choice of moving to a new location.

The biggest issue the Orioles have attendance wise is the owner, people are tired of the dysfunctional management of the team and lack of a plan being communicated to the fan base.

[Ohfan67]

The team has the 12th highest payroll in baseball. The team is clearly not in financial trouble. The Orioles have a serious performance problem, not a venue or geographic problem. 

[Redskins Rick]

On 6/29/2018 at 3:40 PM, theocean said:

MLB is certainly interested in expanding, they've been relatively open about it.

And while I know the "these-damn-millenials-don't-like-to-stop-looking-at-their-phones" narrative is beloved by Baby Boomers, it's simply not the facts:

https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/study-shows-youth-baseball-softball-participation-on-the-rise-051817

Im watching the rec league baseball teams, barely have enough players, and 2/3 less than what it was when my son played.

Before you say old neighborhood, the boys are just choosing other sports, like soccer is busting at the seams. From what I have heard, at least in Maryland, most rec leagues are seeing the same results.

 

[ORIOLE33]

Why is baseball so big on expansion when attendance is down?