OT MLB to PDX: We're talking baseball to PDX

He/She has that right. Maybe wants it to happen but is just afraid to jinx it in any way? Maybe just figures no and will be happy when it works?

 

I thought that too at first but no they are strongly opinionated that baseball will never work here in Portland.

 

That’s odd.. any sport will work here. Especially from the big 4 (nba, nhl, mlb, nfl)

Even freaking woman’s soccer works here. For whatever reason the northwest and sports works really well

 

Baseball attendance is on a down turn right now. It's a sport for old people and families......if concessions are priced ok. Attendance has either gone down or been stagnant for 11 years. Down about 4k per game since 2007. I love baseball, but I'm not sure the sport itself can thrive, much less in Portland.

Just under 30k per game for 81 games.

 

If you had to choose between MLB or MLS in town which would you prefer?

If you could attend one or the other on a nice July night which one would you attend, MLS or MLB game?


I'd choose MLB over MLS.
I like soccer, but would attend a MLB game first. Its as American tradition as it gets, for me. Its important we keep this traditions!

Maybe this City could support both?

 

I agree. I'd go MLB over MLS.

 

I don't think we have any questions about supporting MLS. Ya can't even get a line on season tickets for Timbers. All Baseball needs is another huge season like they had with McGuire in 98 and it becomes a big deal again. Bound to happen. The records only stand for so long and then it becomes news.

 

KJ, whats your feelings on if the stadium should have a retractable cover? Would it be worth the added cost?

 

Maybe it will, just that the plans that were shown in the paper didn't show one and I think its was addressed that they felt no need for one based on weather here.

 

Barrett and Cheeks have said any Portland MLB stadium would have a retractable roof in order to ensure that games are never postponed. Which is something they feel is necessary in a small market. They even bragged that they have a never before seen retractable roof system that will be part of the project.

 

? first they say there will be one then brag they never seen one as part of the project?

 

I sure hope they go with a retractable rather than a dome or open stadium. Makes sense to have one to me.

 

They plan a new type of retractable roof that has never been done before. The pictures that leaked out from a private meeting showed a transparent roof or cover of some sort. Are these the same pictures that you saw? I can see how it can be missed on a first glance.

 

yeah..thanks for the clarification. Thats a cool looking stadium.

 

Correct. And I don't believe the money is there.

 

I would choose MLS. MLB plays too many games.

 

That's a cool looking stadium...to see Guns 'n Roses* play in!
Doesn't matter how cool it is if boring baseball is being played in it.

*Not sure why, but GnR is what immediately pops to mind when thinking about arena shows.

 

I would choose MLS as well. In the 18 years I have been here in Oregon/Washington, I have maybe went to three Mariner games. Have been to maybe 10-15 Beaver or Hops games. Cannot remember anything about those games. MLS has provided plenty of memories.