Future of the Atlantic League...
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I wouldn't hold my breath on Fort Worth unless it was a brand new entity. The current FW ownership was booted from the AA because of financial issues and nearly folded a couple of seasons ago when they bounced a check for baseballs. All of which is sad because they used to be a model franchise for indy baseball.
I think the main reason Virginia Beach got pushed out of the 2015 was that the league didn't want to bring back the RoadWarriors. Without another Texas team, it would force the league to be uneven. If the league still doesn't have another Texas team by 2016, Virginia Beach may simply replace Bridgeport.
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Re: Virginia Beach
I would think that Virginia Beach would be in direct competition with the Norfolk Tides. Not being from around there... I wonder if the area would have enough of a population base to support both teams.
Virginia Beach won't begin play until 2017. The team owner told me that in response to an email I sent him. I was surprised that I even got an answer. Overall, the Atlantic League is doing well with it's current 8 team lineup. And with two more teams New Britain and Virginia Beach in the plans over the next two years, things will get even better!
Bridgeport's final season in Atlanta League??
http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Wi ... 258577.php
does the league keep Bridgeport until Virginia Beach is ready?? Or does the league finally have another Texas team ready to start in 2017?? A shame the league didn't want to keep Camden & now possibly Bridgeport. With Virginia Beach and another Texas team, the league would be at 11 teams for 2017.
http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Wi ... 258577.php
does the league keep Bridgeport until Virginia Beach is ready?? Or does the league finally have another Texas team ready to start in 2017?? A shame the league didn't want to keep Camden & now possibly Bridgeport. With Virginia Beach and another Texas team, the league would be at 11 teams for 2017.
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Shame that Camden folded. I thought they weren't doing bad. I wonder if they actually just suspended operations to rejoin the league later or if they could simply join another league (such as the Can-Am) for the 2017 season if they reach an agreement for the stadium? And are there still chances that Bridgeport moves to the Can-Am? I think I recall reading stories about this a few years ago.
However, if jumping to the Can-Am happened then I would hope they won't do like the Newark Bears or something.
However, if jumping to the Can-Am happened then I would hope they won't do like the Newark Bears or something.