After residents in Sarasota, FL., refused a $16 million referendum to renovate the ballpark, the Cincinnati Reds are looking for a new Spring Training home. And it looks like they found one.
The City Council of Goodyear, Ariz., is considering allowing the Reds to come join the Cleveland Indians at their ballpark for Spring Training. Such an agreement could fulfill the needs of both parties as it gave Goodyear their wanted second MLB team to come and practice their and the Reds by giving them a new spring home.
Although they wouldn't move to Arizona until 2009, coming to the new town might also help the Reds straggling fan base. While hundreds will line up outside of the stadiums to watch the Yankees and the Red Sox practice, only several dozen are willing to come watch the Reds. Reds consultant John Allen, who has been working with officials from Goodyear throughout the year, said, "It's not a done deal, but both parties are serious enough to do this."
Speaking of stadiums, the stadiums the Reds would be sharing with the Indians would have only one field, but separate clubhouses and workout fields.
If the Reds go ahead with the move, then would be the twelfth team to join the Cactus League (fitting name), the league the teams in Arizona play in. Such a move would also distance them from the Yanks and Sox, which could greatly improve their fan base, which has failed in Florida.
If you are in favor of the Reds leaving Florida and joining the Diamondbacks in the desert, post a comment saying Aye. If not, say nay.
-Bobby
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2 comments:
They oughta move. All the reasons are there. Let 'em in, Goodyear.
Hmm...I don't see how that will quite impact their playing but I think that 16 million for a renovation on a spring training home is ridiculous. You can't ask for that much...I like the idea but you need to realize that spring training is spring training - not the real season.
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