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Is anyone else worried about the team beyond what will be a really hard-to-stomach offseason?

The Indians’ lease to play baseball at Progressive Field expires in 2023. There's no guarantee yet that fans will be permitted in 2021, at least early on, and if they are it will be a fraction of normal capacity. They're claiming to be hit hard by COVID-19 wiping out a normal 2020 revenue. They've had serious attendance issues and are now going to be trying to sell tickets after trading Lindor, maybe Carrasco, and letting Santana and likely Hernandez walk. They've been cutting $ since John Sherman left for KC. Minnesota and Chicago have likely passed them up and Detroit could before long. And, to top it off, they're considering changing the popular name of the team (which I support, but I know it isn't a popular move).

Simply put, it's a pretty awful situation right now.

With an impressive group looming in Nashville, should we be worried about not having the team in 2024?
 
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Steve_424 said:
Is anyone else worried about the team beyond what will be a really hard-to-stomach offseason?

The Indians’ lease to play baseball at Progressive Field expires in 2023. There's no guarantee yet that fans will be permitted in 2021, at least early on, and if they are it will be a fraction of normal capacity. They're claiming to be hit hard by COVID-19 wiping out a normal 2020 revenue. They've had serious attendance issues and are now going to be trying to sell tickets after trading Lindor, maybe Carrasco, and letting Santana and likely Hernandez walk. They've been cutting $ since John Sherman left for KC. Minnesota and Chicago have likely passed them up and Detroit could before long. And, to top it off, they're considering changing the popular name of the team (which I support, but I know it isn't a popular move).

Simply put, it's a pretty awful situation right now.

With an impressive group looming in Nashville, should we be worried about not having the team in 2024?
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This is more true than people want to realize. If you were going to make a list of ML teams most likely to relocate in the next 5 years Cleveland tops the list with TB in a somewhat distant second. The A's despite being in Oakland are in a much better "spot" than both Cleveland and TB. They are #3.
 
Criznit said:
This is more true than people want to realize. If you were going to make a list of ML teams most likely to relocate in the next 5 years Cleveland tops the list with TB in a somewhat distant second. The A's despite being in Oakland are in a much better "spot" than both Cleveland and TB. They are #3.
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just curious, why do you feel this way.

I would say the rays are at the top of the list, and its not close
 
bob2the2nd said:
just curious, why do you feel this way.

I would say the rays are at the top of the list, and its not close
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Sorry - I should clarify. If the Rays "move" it will not be far. If the tribe does, it will be to Nashville or Portland.
 
Criznit said:
Sorry - I should clarify. If the Rays "move" it will not be far. If the tribe does, it will be to Nashville or Portland.
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First i think MLB wants to expand (nashville and portland) and not just move teams. So i find it unlikely any team really moves outside of their metro area.

That said if a team were to move i think Rays are at the top of the list, followed by some combination of Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Oakland. However as i said I think we have heard from several sources that the Dolans have 0 intention of moving the indians or selling the indians to someone that would move them.
 
No worries whatsoever.

MLB won't let the Indians just up and leave Cleveland.

The team has an established market in the city, a beautiful and well maintained stadium and a longstanding of stable ownership.

If Dolan looks to sell, it'll be to someone who will keep it in Cleveland. That's what's best for Major League Baseball.
 
Steve_424 said:
Is anyone else worried about the team beyond what will be a really hard-to-stomach offseason?

The Indians’ lease to play baseball at Progressive Field expires in 2023. There's no guarantee yet that fans will be permitted in 2021, at least early on, and if they are it will be a fraction of normal capacity. They're claiming to be hit hard by COVID-19 wiping out a normal 2020 revenue. They've had serious attendance issues and are now going to be trying to sell tickets after trading Lindor, maybe Carrasco, and letting Santana and likely Hernandez walk. They've been cutting $ since John Sherman left for KC. Minnesota and Chicago have likely passed them up and Detroit could before long. And, to top it off, they're considering changing the popular name of the team (which I support, but I know it isn't a popular move).

Simply put, it's a pretty awful situation right now.
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I do think the Indians will likely be sold... I mean it almost already happened with Sherman.

But I see them staying in Cleveland.

As to the future of the team, is it certain the name Indians is staying? There was momentum with the Washington Football Team and related matters but it seems that talk has died down.
 
EdMonix11 said:
No worries whatsoever.

MLB won't let the Indians just up and leave Cleveland.

The team has an established market in the city, a beautiful and well maintained stadium and a longstanding of stable ownership.

If Dolan looks to sell, it'll be to someone who will keep it in Cleveland. That's what's best for Major League Baseball.
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I really hope this is correct. It's a bummer seeing favorite players go, but I can't even imagine it if we didn't have a pro baseball team.
 
Soar said:
I do think the Indians will likely be sold... I mean it almost already happened with Sherman.

But I see them staying in Cleveland.

As to the future of the team, is it certain the name Indians is staying? There was momentum with the Washington Football Team and related matters but it seems that talk has died down.
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Chris Antonetti commented on this subject.. stating that when he has something to offer he would.. Pretty much words in strings that make up sentences without saying anything..
 
MLB will undoubtedly explore ways to generate additional revenue going forward to get its head back above water following the pandemic. New broadcast packages and ticket options will be on the table. Beyond the usual, the league has another, more significant option to create a large cash infusion in the near future: Expansion. Bring two new teams in the league.

www.cbssports.com

Why the coronavirus shutdown could lead to MLB expansion in the near future

MLB could use expansion to offset financial losses suffered during the pandemic
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