21 cities that could possibly get an MLB team

As the possibility of the MLB expanding to 32 teams becomes more likely, let’s take a look at 21 cities waiting in the on-deck circle.

Raleigh/Durham

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Perhaps if there’s too much reconfiguring needed to make the MLB work in Charlotte, then the Raleigh/Durham area would be a solid fit. In fact, it might be the best fit. The market reach is ranked in the top 30, with over one million people in the targeted area. That’s more substantial than San Diego, Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Cincinnati. When you look at the triangle that includes Durham and Chapel Hill, the number jumps to over two million.

The area is also one of the wealthiest, too, so, you know, cha-ching!

Again, professional baseball makes sense in North Carolina. There’s history—yes, the Durham Bulls are still around, conjuring images of Nuke Laloosh and Crash Davis—and there’s enough interest that it’s nearly a no-brainer.

Odds: 6 out of 10 

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