SEMOSTLfan Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Hopefully there are some Nationals fans that can help me out with this. I've been curious since the expos first discussed moving to washington about where the fan base would come from. With the senators being gone for 30+ years im betting most people born in the DC, VA, MD area after they left were naturally orioles fans. However I see that the Nats are having no trouble selling out games which is awesome but makes me wonder if these new Nats fans were Orioles fans who switched their allegience or if they were just waiting around for a new team. This has just sparked my curiosity and I wondered what it was like from a Nats fan's perspective. World Champions: 1926 1931 1934 1942 1944 1946 1964 1967 1982 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharos04 Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 well what could be happening is that they are Orioles' fans but they figure that there's no harm in cheering for the Nationals as well since they are in the 2 different leagues. now if an improbable could happen with the Nats and the O's both making it to the World Series...you may see a lot more cheering for the O's than the Nats then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Well it looks like they are getting good crowds I bet allot come from Northern VA. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suigi Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 True, but a successful team in the American Capital would definitely spurn a decent fan base.If the Colorado Avalanche are any example, a team making the postseason in its first year can generate a fan base REAL quick. Super Wario Comix!Iron Crossover IX Contender (Tied for 6th)Iron Crossover Halloween Contender (Tied for Bronze) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 If the Colorado Avalanche are any example, a team making the postseason in its first year can generate a fan base REAL quick. Yeah, just look at the New Orleans Hornets! --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost_limey Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I'm based in Richmond, and really didn't get into baseball until this season with all the hype about a team moving into D.C, so that's where I come from. Plus I support the other D.C. pro teams, it was a natural fit.The fact that Peter Angelos is a gigantic ass means I'll never follow the O's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 The thing im wondering is how is RFK for baseball? And how are the views from the center field seats? On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Judging from the Braves-Nationals game I watched yesterday, it doesn't look like anybody is viewing the game from the center field seats. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnivore Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I think it's important not to underestimate the impact of old fans of Nationals baseball. NCFA-FCS/CBB: Minnesota A&M | RANZBA (OOTP): Auckland Warriors | USA: Front Range United | IFA: Toverit Helsinki | FOBL: Kentucky Juggernaut Minnesota A&M 2012 National Champions 2013 National Finalist, 2014 National Semi-finals 2012, 2013, 2014 Big 4 Conference Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB33 Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I personally held out rooting for a team until the Nats came so there wouldn't be an awkward breakup #CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrdevil Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I doubt the old fan impact. The team left over 30 years age. Fans then who were in their 30's are no in there's 60's or early 70's. I'm sure their kids or grandkids didn't sit around waiting for a team, I'm sure they rooted for the O's. I think it is like any expansion team to where their is a team closer to them so they go to the games and become fans. I'm sure they still root for the O's. However their kids will not root for both team they will root for the Nats/Sens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Meanie Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 As an Expos fan, I simply cannot support the Nationals, espically with all the new NATIONALS USA#1 HURR HURR fans. I can only root for former Expos players. Unfortunately, this has only left me with one baseball team to root for, the Yakult Swallows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsfan39 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 I'd say a good majority is from n va, where i live. Theres alot of buzz about them now, and i must admit i've been to a share of games. Most folks around here root for both the teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 There are a lot of people in the city as well as Northern VA. They have obviously taken to the team.I was in DC in the first days of the season, before they showed that they were a decent team, and I saw red caps everywhere. DC was a market crying out for baseball. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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