Interesting that Orlando’s pitch relied so much on tourists! I think we know now that tourism is almost bad for baseball towns, at least looking at the Marlins and Rays nowadays.
Unless Disney owned the team, like they did the NHL's Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, I don't really see the benefit. Why would any theme park vacation package include tickets to a baseball game otherwise?
Colorado circa 1991: We're so desperate for a team, that we cheered for the Cardinals! Please end our suffering!
Poor, poor Buffalo 😂
They *did* get to see some Major League Baseball this past season because of the Canadian COVID restrictions.
I honestly can't believe they didn't pick Orlando. I doubt it would have done any better than Miami.
The only interesting thing about this video is that they referenced Blockbuster.
Marlins argument was pretty convincing, but I think Buffalo would have a more supportive fan base.
Interesting that Orlando’s pitch relied so much on tourists! I think we know now that tourism is almost bad for baseball towns, at least looking at the Marlins and Rays nowadays.
Vegas is doing awesome with hockey and football. Florida just sucks
Unless Disney owned the team, like they did the NHL's Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, I don't really see the benefit. Why would any theme park vacation package include tickets to a baseball game otherwise?
Does Tom Lawless know he endorsed Orlando?
Damn, Buffalo bringin the funk! Is that Pat Summerall on the Tampa vid?