gueman Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 When you look at the facilities available and the more urban locals it seems like a logical progression. Here is my idea...Atlantic Team.................................Parent Bridgeport Bluefish.........................Boston Red SoxCamden Riversharks......................Philadelphia PhilliesLancaster Barnstormers..................Pittsburgh PiratesLong Island Ducks..........................New York MetsNewark Bears................................New York YankeesSomerset Patriots..........................Cleveland IndiansYork Revolution.............................Baltimore OriolesSouthern Maryland Blue Crabs *.....Washington NationalsFredericksburg Colonials**.............Atlanta BravesDover Galaxy**.............................Cincinnati RedsThe Southern Maryland (Waldorf) team should begin play in 2008. I added expansion teams in Dover De. and Fredericksburg Va. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. P. J. O'Rourke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Most of the teams you've listed off do have a rookie league team in whats known as the Gulf Coast League. It is a short-season league played at those teams spring training sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB61 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Do you have a story / link here? Or is this another "if i ruled the world" post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gueman Posted May 10, 2007 Author Share Posted May 10, 2007 Well the idea is that this would replace the Appalachian League which most if not all teams play in decrepit facilities and who's fan support is waning. It also puts the teams close to their parent clubs which has been the trend lately in baseball, Yankees, Orioles, and Phillies to name a few. It cuts in travel costs and allows fans to more closely follow the prospects from the low minors to the major leagues. Remember the Aberdeen Ironbirds started as an Atlantic League team before moving to the NY-Penn League. I placed the teams in Fredericksburg and Dover so that the Blue Crabs wouldn't be out on an island, 3 hours from the current closest team in York Pa. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. P. J. O'Rourke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB61 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Right. But firstly, you didn't answer my question. Did you hear this somewhere, or is this an idea of yours?Secondly, as of now, the Atlantic League is looking at the following places for expansion:Leominster, Massachusetts, possibly 2008 Bergen Cliff Hawks, New Jersey, legal issues prevent the team from materializing Montgomery County, Maryland, undetermined time line Northern Virginia, undetermined time line Uniondale, New York, undetermined time line Yonkers, New York, undetermined time line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Well the idea is that this would replace the Appalachian League which most if not all teams play in decrepit facilities and who's fan support is waning. It also puts the teams close to their parent clubs which has been the trend lately in baseball, Yankees, Orioles, and Phillies to name a few. It cuts in travel costs and allows fans to more closely follow the prospects from the low minors to the major leagues. Remember the Aberdeen Ironbirds started as an Atlantic League team before moving to the NY-Penn League. I placed the teams in Fredericksburg and Dover so that the Blue Crabs wouldn't be out on an island, 3 hours from the current closest team in York Pa.Only problem is, if you're going to make this replace the Appy League, then why not use the teams already in the Appy League.By the way, Brain I think this is pure speculation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Remember the Aberdeen Ironbirds started as an Atlantic League team before moving to the NY-Penn League. No, they didn't.The Aberdeen Arsenal was an expansion team during the Atlantic League's 2000 season. They played home games at one of two baseball fields at Thomas Run Park, a multi-purpose sports facility in Bel Air, Maryland. The franchise folded after a single year, primarily because they were drawing an average of 552 fans per game.The Aberdeen IronBirds entered the New York-Penn League in time for the 2002 season. They are the relocated Utica Blue Sox. The team has played it's home games at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, Maryland since launching operations. They averaged 6,103 fans per game in their inaugural season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Right. But firstly, you didn't answer my question. Did you hear this somewhere, or is this an idea of yours?Secondly, as of now, the Atlantic League is looking at the following places for expansion:Leominster, Massachusetts, possibly 2008 Bergen Cliff Hawks, New Jersey, legal issues prevent the team from materializing Montgomery County, Maryland, undetermined time line Northern Virginia, undetermined time line Uniondale, New York, undetermined time line Yonkers, New York, undetermined time lineBring back the Nashua Pride!! 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...
BB61 Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Right. But firstly, you didn't answer my question. Did you hear this somewhere, or is this an idea of yours?Secondly, as of now, the Atlantic League is looking at the following places for expansion:Leominster, Massachusetts, possibly 2008 Bergen Cliff Hawks, New Jersey, legal issues prevent the team from materializing Montgomery County, Maryland, undetermined time line Northern Virginia, undetermined time line Uniondale, New York, undetermined time line Yonkers, New York, undetermined time lineBring back the Nashua Pride!!Can-Am League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 They used to be in the Atlantic League I saw them play the Newark Bears a few years ago. 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...
WJMorris3 Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 This sounds like an "If I Ruled The World" thing.Personally, I'm happy with an independent team with a hell of a ballpark less than 45 minutes from me, not to mention the Can-Am League team in Atlantic City. Though I'll be happy when they ditch the Road Warriors.They used to be in the Atlantic League I saw them play the Newark Bears a few years ago.So they did -- as were the Atlantic City Surf. The Can-Am League seems to be a better fit for those teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 The Surf left too wow Ive not followed the league in 3 years. 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...
cappital92 Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Right. But firstly, you didn't answer my question. Did you hear this somewhere, or is this an idea of yours?Secondly, as of now, the Atlantic League is looking at the following places for expansion:Leominster, Massachusetts, possibly 2008 Bergen Cliff Hawks, New Jersey, legal issues prevent the team from materializing Montgomery County, Maryland, undetermined time line Northern Virginia, undetermined time line Uniondale, New York, undetermined time line Yonkers, New York, undetermined time lineLet us hope. I always thought the Potomac Nationals(PoNats) should move up to Fairfax County.They did a fan survey and most of their fans came from here, so an new team would have a big fanbase. http://www.wizardsxtra.com Is it the shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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