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Reinsdorf would contract two MLB teams
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08:12 AM ET 07.26 | White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is at it again. Speaking on a panel discussion about baseball in Israel, [Reinsdorf] was asked by a fan about the possibility of international expansion. He said he'd rather see two teams contracted. "I don't see any baseball expansion right now," he said. "If it were up to me, I would contract two teams. But I certainly don't think expansion on the horizon." When fans yelled, "What two teams?" Reinsdorf clammed up. "I have a habit of getting myself into trouble," he said. ... While the possibility seems unlikely today, these aren't Reinsdorf's first public comments about the possibility of eliminating teams. In early 2002, he spoke of the possibility of contracting the Minnesota Twins.
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I'm guessing he'd want to contract the Cubs and Yankees, because that's the kind of guy Jerr-Bear is.
El_HappyHippo
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Meanwhile, he tried to buy a hockey team in a failing market.....
Metsfan07
Spring Hill , FL
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Which two teams? Hmmm... I'd say Houston and Seattle, and then move Milwaukee back to the AL.
h2opololpunk
Gainesville, FL
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Israel is where he said this? Odd.
.ChiSoxFan.
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No teams need contracting. There is lots of talent out there, what with the influx of talent from Asia, South America, and the Caribbean.
Pitching is more scarce partly because teams specialize so much these days. Also, the injuries seem to get worse every year. I think teams should talk to Nolan Ryan and Jamie Moyer about conditioning and stretching.
...the best policy
Harrodsburg, KY
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How about Da Jets & Chisox!
Not4Nutten
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Yeah, Reinsdorf wants to contract his own team and an NFL team.
.ChiSoxFan.
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Time for an all kosher baseball team it seems.....NEXT!
Wisconsin Death Trip
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Rather than contract, add two more teams. Then, go to four divisions in each league with no wild card. Division winners only get in the playoffs.
Add teams in San Antonio and Nashville.
Get it done.
...the best policy
Harrodsburg, KY
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Iowa could use a pro team.... :) so could the Dakota Twins
El_HappyHippo
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Not right away, but I think this is the direction bb is moving. I wonder about Mexico City as an expansion point--Mexico loves baseball, and the city is certainly big enough to support a team.
San Antonio is a good idea too--Texas is losing it's NL franchise next year when Houston moves to the AL.
Traded to Seattle
Salem , OR
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We saw an experiment similar to Mexico City with the Expos playing in San Juan. In the short term, it was a success, but in the long-term, I don't think it would be practical. Mexico isn't exactly Canada when it comes to political and economic stability, as well as the language barrier and the long flights from cities like Boston, New York and Seattle. It's not a bad idea in theory, but I think that couldn't happen for another decade or two, at the least.
h2opololpunk
Gainesville, FL
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The jackass known as Harold Reynolds called for the contracting of the Tigers some years ago. I believe this was before he was fired for sexual harassment, basic stupidity, and lack of knowledge. By the way, since making the comments, the Tigers have gone to the World Series, won their first AL Central title and have had 2 years of attendance north of 3 million. Just sayin.
Mr. Beepo
Ypsilanti , MI
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They played well in the World Series.
.ChiSoxFan.
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Mexico is a BAD idea...I can see the Yankees team bus being hijacked by a cartel and rtamsomed for a billion dollars...%$#& Mexico...
27RINGS!
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Right now the Tigers and White Sox are making BB interesting anyway.
shiprock
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Seattle and Houston as well as Kansas City and Miami. There is not enough quality talent to go around.
juan
Athens , AL
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What a hack. More teams should be added, not taken away, especially not Houston. The Astros were only in the world series in 2005 and are in the midst of a massive rebuild. It's crap to believe that there is "not enough quality talent to go around."
bmg90
Spring , TX
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They won the Series in 1992 & 1993 and tend to do better each year than Baltimore in the very tough AL East. Toronto is a lot closer to Western New York than the Yankees or Boston, so think of them as the Buffalo Blue Jays. If you want to contract a team, how about the Marlins? Or at least their owner.
dekay
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