Expos likely to come to District – The Wash. Times
What appears to be a front page story has the Expos coming here, with an announcement tomorrow or Thursday. I would expect Thursday, if it is to happen, because of the symbolism of being 33 years to the day after the Senators final game and an USA Today article supports my theory. Also, baseball is willing to make the decision with or without a deal with Baltimore.
MLB, Angelos Continue Talks On Financial Deal for Orioles – The Post
Peter Angelo$ continues to hold up the process. He says if the Expos move to Washington before a deal is struck, he will go to court. So, if that is what he would do, what is his incentive to strike a deal? The Sun apparently has found out what his incentive is, to protect the O’s, Camden Yards, and Maryland taxpayers; this is “bigger than Peter Angelo$,” is the implication of the article.
Williams Details Stadium Funding – The Post
Free Tickets Included For Low-Income Kids
More about the ballpark plans.
Marc Fisher – N.Va. Blew Chance to Get A Baseball Team – The Post
More about the competition between the two area bids. Also, Fisher thinks the team needs to be named the Senators. Oh and about that, Brad Stratton (thanks!) sent me this email:
The Texas Rangers retain ownership of the name “Washington Senators,” baseball spokesman Carmine Tiso said after consulting with Ethan Orlinsky, a lawyer for Major League Baseball Properties, the sport’s licensing division.
I think if the Expos do come here and new ownership wants the Senators name, they will get it.
Rooting for the Expos Until the Final Out – The Post
There are a few diehards, but the city is largely indifferent. That was my take on it while I was up there. Also, USA Today columnist Hal Bodley eulogizes the Expos and Olympic Stadium.
John Eisenberg – O’s to NL East? But seriously … – The Sun
Eisenberg calls moving to the NL East as ridiculous as moving them to the AFC North. It is mostly an inane column, but there is a good point made:
But more importantly, running off to the NL East would be tantamount to the franchise raising a white flag of surrender and admitting it couldn’t beat the Yankees and Sox.
Baltimore fans would despise that.
Time running out for D.C. to smooth Expos’ move – The Sun
Gee, why is the plan being held up again, I cannot remember, can you? Great Jack Evans quote at the end too.
Schmuck – Angelos won’t stop trying to give Yanks, Red Sox run for their money – The Sun
Schmuck finally wrote a column that did not make my blood curdle. Angelo$ will apparently keep trying to beat the Red Sox and Yankees and move on to the “next phase” in doing that in the offesason. That is good news for those of us concerned they might switch leagues. Could it be Angelo$ is finally getting the big picture?
Md. stadiums chief warns team in D.C. could affect state coffers – The Sun
At this point, Baltimore attendance will suffer either way, because of Angelo$ completely disrespecting D.C. area fans at every turn. Perhaps some more marketing, specifically to areas north of Baltimore would offset that loss. Also, moving the O’s AAA team to Harrisburg, which is currently under consideration, would turn the I-83 corridor into solid O’s country.
PENN STATE NEWS COMING LATER
I have run out of time this morning and will have to update the PSU news over lunch.