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[JRS1]

what's the latest on this issue.

[solaricfission]

Well as an Orlando Resident.  I am a bit partial to having The Marlins coming here. Disney's land is actually in Kissimee. And all the rest of the land is in Lake Buena Vista. They have no presence in Orlando. And The Devil Rays Are Actaully In St. Pete At Tropicana Field. So the distance thing wouldn't matter. And good ol' Buddy Dyer just got all the money he wanted to renovate the Citrus Center as well as  build a new Magic Area. So the Magic are not going anywhere. They are even paying for close to a third of the center if I am not mistaken. And Orlando is def a  threat to Miami one of the fastest Growing cities. With high high rises still being approved to bring in further business to the Downtown Area which in long term brings a great potential to our already 2 million residents in the metro and  surrounding areas. So it could be more true than you think.

[BHCav]

IF the Marlins did move, why would they go to Orlando over San Antonio?

[bobdreamz]

solaricfission, on Nov 5 2006, 12:54 PM, said:

Well as an Orlando Resident.  I am a bit partial to having The Marlins coming here. Disney's land is actually in Kissimee. And all the rest of the land is in Lake Buena Vista. They have no presence in Orlando. And The Devil Rays Are Actaully In St. Pete At Tropicana Field. So the distance thing wouldn't matter. And good ol' Buddy Dyer just got all the money he wanted to renovate the Citrus Center as well as  build a new Magic Area. So the Magic are not going anywhere. They are even paying for close to a third of the center if I am not mistaken. And Orlando is def a  threat to Miami one of the fastest Growing cities. With high high rises still being approved to bring in further business to the Downtown Area which in long term brings a great potential to our already 2 million residents in the metro and  surrounding areas. So it could be more true than you think.

sorry but as a former resident of Miami and currently living in Orlando it is no threat......not even close.
Miami is on a different level and theme parks do not make a world class city....Orlando is a mediocre city on many levels still and has a long way to go.

[BHCav]

bobdreamz, on Nov 5 2006, 07:53 PM, said:

sorry but as a former resident of Miami and currently living in Orlando it is no threat......not even close.
Miami is on a different level and theme parks do not make a world class city....Orlando is a mediocre city on many levels still and has a long way to go.

Let's not city bash.  If Dubai-Americana, I mean Miami, supported their team relocation wouldn't won't be an issue.

[JRS1]

bobdreamz, on Nov 5 2006, 08:53 PM, said:

sorry but as a former resident of Miami and currently living in Orlando it is no threat......not even close.
Miami is on a different level and theme parks do not make a world class city....Orlando is a mediocre city on many levels still and has a long way to go.

easy there, tiger.

with all due respect to the post you responded to, whether ORL measures up to Miami isn't the issue with regards to MLB;  its about corporate involvement ala the 80 or so home games MLB would bring to the area.  If ORL could get that sponsorship, then it would be feasible.

as for measuring up to Miami, well, Miami has 5.2M people to Orlando's 2M.  Miami is a place to compare to Chicago, ATL, Boston, NYC, SD, LA, SF, etc...  Orlando is a hybrid city with Vegas numbers and Cleveland-like population.

I think with companies here like:  Martin Lockheed, Golf Channel, EA, Charles Schwaab, Suntrust, HD Supply, Universal, WDW, Harcourt, AAA, SunSports, Travelers, Darden, etc., Orlando court round up enough corporate involvement to sell enough season tickets to support a team.

As an aside, WDW is in Bay Lake and LBV, both of which are Orange County.  Part of Bay Lake and Celebration are in Osceola.  

Miami or no Miami, ORL's resume is impressive.

Edited by JRS1, 30 November 2006 - 09:34 AM.

[RestedTraveler]

^^^

That's really the key, I believe.  Can there be enough corporate sponsorship to boost season ticket sales to support a MLB team for 81 home games each year in Orlando?  Possibly (and I'd really like to see it, myself); however, I rather suspect those same corporations would find it easier to digest supporting 8 NFL home games, but that's another debate entirely.

[sunshine]

Can we all say "Orlando Marlins"?

If they can put the Marlins on international drive, they might get the attendance they need from the tourists alone.

[sunshine]

The marlins stadium

[BHCav]

sunshine, on Dec 1 2006, 11:59 AM, said:

The marlins stadium

The proposed Marlins Stadium?

[sunshine]

yes

[JRS1]

sunshine, on Dec 1 2006, 12:59 PM, said:

The marlins stadium

that is one wicked looking bldg.  is this the proposal placing it adjacent to the Orange Bowl (is that it to the right in the picture?)?