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

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  1. riverman

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    that's going to confuse the Irishmen in Portland
     
  2. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    We're being used as a stalking horse.
     
  3. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    By who?
     
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    The negative line is Portland is being used to leverage a stadium and to push other cities to sweeten the deal. But that last story seems to cover some of that. And really who cares if Portland is being used in this deal? There is no proposed bond up for special election to get us to pony up more money.
    The "Stalking Horse" statement has no real merit at this point. Worst case scenario is Portland doesn't get a team. Best case scenario is Portland gets another Major league team. Whether he likes or will watch any of the games is kind of irrelevant. There will be those that do and it continues to expand this city's horizon.
     
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  5. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    No singular names. The Thunder/Jazz/Heat/Magic is awful.
     
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    Not gonna happen. It’s been reported that it can’t happen until 2022 at the earliest. They also under-bid on the potential property owned by PPS. There’s no way this thing works.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Curious what you were posting on here back in ‘66 when there was a thread about how an NBA team might be coming to PDX?
     
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    tlongII Legendary Poster

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    No internet in 66. FAMS!
     
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  9. santeesioux

    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    Haven't they bid on several other locations too?
     
  10. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    They put in a bid on a property in NW, but only two so far to my knowledge.
     
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    Under-bid? It's called an offer and there would be negotiations. They also offered to purchase land for a new headquarters for PPS. They also have sites outside the downtown area that they would consider if they have to.

    This is not something you can just write off like previous attempts.
     
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  12. GriLtCheeZ

    GriLtCheeZ "Well, I'm not lookin' for trouble."

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    Even if this group ends up with land and no team, they can just develop the land.
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Adding housing is going to be tricky.

    Re-zoning the NW site would be a nightmare to negotiate.
     
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    we had call in AM radio though
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Beautiful night in Portland for baseball. Fun night at the ballpark watching the Stros and relaxing with a couple of beers and whatnot.
     
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    Here's what a Major League Baseball stadium in Portland could look like

    http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2018/05/heres_what_a_major_league_base.html

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  18. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    "ever rainy Portland"???

    Whoever wrote that must not have ever been to Portland during baseball season.
     
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  19. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    That looks like a stadium you see built for the Olympics.


    That's not meant as a compliment.
     
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