Originally posted by Kevin Seitzer
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There are teams that are a LOT more interested in moving than the Astros, and you don't see them moving to these new markets you like. Maybe the grass really isn't greener in those markets.
Having said that, your comparison to the Nationals move is wrong on at least a couple points, the second one being a key problem with all your thinking.
1. The Astros farm system was in worse shape than the Expos/Nationals.
1. The Astros farm system was in worse shape than the Expos/Nationals.
2. The DC metro area was a much better market than any of the places currently available.
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