Everyone loves the idea until the topic of who pays for the stadium…and it dies there lol
anthonynoriega
Dude there’s one right across the bay… No freaking way.
I see Nashville and SLC getting expansion teams before any Canadian expansion.
SJ966
Vancouver would make sense for a 4 team AL west.
HemlockMartinis
It’s probably not feasible for a dozen reasons, but a ballpark on the waterfront by Gastown facing Grouse Mountain would be so fucking scenic.
Redbubble89
Seattle and Rogers with the Jays are more powerful. Don’t see it happening. It wasn’t brought up in the documentary but I do think the Blue Jays own a very small portion of why the Expos arent there anymore from a TV perspective. The facilities and lack of local partners with money is the main reason but it is hard to deny that Toronto wants a monopoly because of the cable money.
Immediate_Lie7810
A Vancouver team would be beneficial to Seattle travel wise, but I don’t see it happening unless a stadium deal is finalized
FlyAwkward468
« Our city has a strong sports culture and a proven track record of supporting professional teams »
Lol. May want to check that one again, Ken…cough- grizzlies-cough
I want this so bad but I don’t have a lot of faith in this city and its corrupt officials. All this guy cares about is protecting real estate values, pandering to millionaires and trying to secure votes with false promises such as this…
wmlj83
Probably won’t happen. Too close to Seattle.
Equivalent_Waltz8890
Whatever city has the most beef with Toronto should get that 2nd mlb team in canada
Soft-Banana-541
I see Ken Sim is revving up the pandering as the election nears.
The Canucks are the only team in the NHL without a practice facility and can’t find land for one. The Whitecaps are up for sale due to their stadium situation and can’t find land for a new one, but somehow he knows three to four places a baseball stadium could be built? That’s as believable as Sean Orr handing out drugs on Christmas
imadadof4
Back to Montreal imo. Other than that I really don’t know. Maybe Nashville?
Producer_n_PDX
Stay out of it, Vancouver. We don’t need more competition.
Sincerely, Portlander Who Wants A Team
GluedGlue
Dream would be a Vancouver and Portland team to have a little PNW rivalry woth Seattle, but it’s probably a pipe dream.
Icy-Refrigerator-517
Considering the issues with the almighty Canadian ollar and the market fight with Seattle/Toronto, this one has no chance.
A politician got a headline advocating for his city, so mission accomplished there. Vancouver should def have bigger baseball than a lowly A ball team though.
LinkToSomething68
Ken Sim says a lot of things. I’d love to have MLB here, but there’s a million reasons why it won’t happen.
Intravertical
I will be honest. I wouldn’t mind seeing mlb step it up to 36 teams by 2035.
Yes, pipe dreams.
But… Nashville, Utah, Portland, Charlotte, Montreal, Orlando, Sacramento, Oakland, Vancouver. If Puerto Rico could somehow come up with a suitable stadium, I would love to see a team play in Puerto Rico. I don’t think that there is a shortage of viable cities, nor is there a shortage o MLB talent. Especially, if the league is able to pull more international talent.
Adventurous-Tea-876
Mayor Ken Sim has been into the stickiest of the famous BC bud.
Powerful_Tale_9938
I’d personally rather Vancouver over Nashville. Based entirely on places I’d like to visit and also it’d be a cool rivalry with the Mariners.
I don’t think it will happen though.
pmorter3
i feel like Montreal should get a team back before Vancouver gets one. Seattle is so close anyways.
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Everyone loves the idea until the topic of who pays for the stadium…and it dies there lol
Dude there’s one right across the bay… No freaking way.
I see Nashville and SLC getting expansion teams before any Canadian expansion.
Vancouver would make sense for a 4 team AL west.
It’s probably not feasible for a dozen reasons, but a ballpark on the waterfront by Gastown facing Grouse Mountain would be so fucking scenic.
Seattle and Rogers with the Jays are more powerful. Don’t see it happening. It wasn’t brought up in the documentary but I do think the Blue Jays own a very small portion of why the Expos arent there anymore from a TV perspective. The facilities and lack of local partners with money is the main reason but it is hard to deny that Toronto wants a monopoly because of the cable money.
A Vancouver team would be beneficial to Seattle travel wise, but I don’t see it happening unless a stadium deal is finalized
« Our city has a strong sports culture and a proven track record of supporting professional teams »
Lol. May want to check that one again, Ken…cough- grizzlies-cough
I want this so bad but I don’t have a lot of faith in this city and its corrupt officials. All this guy cares about is protecting real estate values, pandering to millionaires and trying to secure votes with false promises such as this…
Probably won’t happen. Too close to Seattle.
Whatever city has the most beef with Toronto should get that 2nd mlb team in canada
I see Ken Sim is revving up the pandering as the election nears.
The Canucks are the only team in the NHL without a practice facility and can’t find land for one. The Whitecaps are up for sale due to their stadium situation and can’t find land for a new one, but somehow he knows three to four places a baseball stadium could be built? That’s as believable as Sean Orr handing out drugs on Christmas
Back to Montreal imo. Other than that I really don’t know. Maybe Nashville?
Stay out of it, Vancouver. We don’t need more competition.
Sincerely,
Portlander Who Wants A Team
Dream would be a Vancouver and Portland team to have a little PNW rivalry woth Seattle, but it’s probably a pipe dream.
Considering the issues with the almighty Canadian ollar and the market fight with Seattle/Toronto, this one has no chance.
A politician got a headline advocating for his city, so mission accomplished there. Vancouver should def have bigger baseball than a lowly A ball team though.
Ken Sim says a lot of things. I’d love to have MLB here, but there’s a million reasons why it won’t happen.
I will be honest. I wouldn’t mind seeing mlb step it up to 36 teams by 2035.
Yes, pipe dreams.
But… Nashville, Utah, Portland, Charlotte, Montreal, Orlando, Sacramento, Oakland, Vancouver. If Puerto Rico could somehow come up with a suitable stadium, I would love to see a team play in Puerto Rico. I don’t think that there is a shortage of viable cities, nor is there a shortage o MLB talent. Especially, if the league is able to pull more international talent.
Mayor Ken Sim has been into the stickiest of the famous BC bud.
I’d personally rather Vancouver over Nashville. Based entirely on places I’d like to visit and also it’d be a cool rivalry with the Mariners.
I don’t think it will happen though.
i feel like Montreal should get a team back before Vancouver gets one. Seattle is so close anyways.