The 10 Sports Franchises Most Likely To Move

[NewYorkSpider]

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They show the top 5 at the bottom, but you have to click on the slideshow for the other 5.

 

[NewYorkSpider]

I think the Flordia Marlins are changing their name to Miami in a couple of years, and they're getting a new stadium. I doubt the Rays will relocate if they win the World Series.

 

[Ziggyman]

Don't think you'll see any hockey franchises move anytime soon...

 

[LegendaryCaleb]

I doubt the Rays move anytime soon

 

[Immortalfire]

The Marlins have been threatening to move since like, forever haven't they? And a new stadium isn't going to help their non existent fan base.

Why did the Hornets even leave Charlotte to begin with?

Bills and Niners moving? Yeah right.

 

[Dr. Evil]

For the NFL in particular, market size doesn’t much matter. How else to explain a thriving franchise in Green Bay, Wis., while Los Angeles sits empty?

Let's see:

- The Packers have a history of tradition and success.
- The city of Green Bay owns the Packers.

So yeah.

 

[Darthphere]

I think the Flordia Marlins are changing their name to Miami in a couple of years, and they're getting a new stadium. I doubt the Rays will relocate if they win the World Series.

Indeed the Marlins are.

 

[ih8nyy]

How are the Florida Panthers not on that list? They should move them to Hamilton Ontario like yesterday.

 

[Darthphere]

They get pretty decent attendance actually, at least to the games I've gone to.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Surprised that they don't have the Chargers on there, seeing as how they have been trying to get a new stadium for the last few years. I believe their lease to Qualcomm Stadium expires at the end of this season.

 

[ih8nyy]

They get pretty decent attendance actually, at least to the games I've gone to.

I'm surprised that people actually go to Sunrise to watch them. Actually, I'm more shocked than anything.

 

[Raiden]

I just hope one of these NFL teams will relocate to LA. #2 market in the country and still without a NFL team while little cities like Jacksonville has it is mind-boggling.

 

[Immortalfire]

Why LA doesn't have a team: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/7371-boo-nfl-why-doesnt-los-angeles-have-a-team

 

[christhn]

I guess I'll just have to keep driving down to San Diego then.

 

[FaT_tONle]

L.A is a buffer for NFL franchises... someone else brought that up a while back. Makes sense. It's good to leave that city opened until you have a viable repleacement. I agree with Raiden to a point... what the heck is Jacksonville doing with a franchise... but they are in Florida and that is a big football market. What shocks me though is how a franchise like the Seattle Sonics move to Oklahoma City of all places... so people can't say only the NFL has the worst locations for some of their franchises.

I guess I'll just have to keep driving down to San Diego then.

How long is that drive?

 

[Immortalfire]

what the heck is Jacksonville doing with a franchise... but they are in Florida and that is a big football market.

Indeed, the Jags are good, but they're always gonna take a backseat to the Cocktail Party. Ironically, that's probably what led the charge to get a team there to begin with.

 

[christhn]

How long is that drive?

I'm in Orange County, so it's about an hour for me (when there's no traffic, but that's rarely the case). So I guess it's about 90 minutes to 2 hours.

 

[bored]

Eh, this doesn't convince me of much. Except for the Hornets. Seriously, how many cities have they been in?

 

[Immortalfire]

2. Charlotte (I don't know why they even left), and now New Orleans.

 

[Zephyr Alexian]

Why did the Hornets even leave Charlotte to begin with?

Stern claimed that the attendance would be better in New Orleans.

Charlotte's team never had poor showings. That's why the Bobcats were located there. They should've let Charlotte keep the team name at least. "Bobcats" is almost as bad a "Thunder"

 

[Immortalfire]

For real, and NC is basketball country anyway. Plus New Orleans Hornets is an annoying tongue twister

 

[Alex The Great]

Marlins Becuase after a home game there Ticket Sales Numbers is 250 Dollars and 63 cents. I mean, It's a freaking ghost town when they play. I'm sure a city like New Orleans or Las Vegas would make a bid for that team.

 

[NewYorkSpider]

The Marlins aren't going anywhere. They have a new stadium coming in 2010 I believe.

 

[Alex The Great]

And still, 20 people will show up per game

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

For Forbes, this is quite a poorly researched list. Both the Florida Marlins and SF 49ers have new stadiums coming in the next few years. The Marlins are moving down closer to Miami which should benefit them, and I believe the 49ers are building a stadium in Santa Clara.

As for all those NHL teams, both Nashville and Phoenix in brand new arenas. Nashville was also just recently purchased by an owner committed to keeping them in the area. And the Islanders? Are they kidding me? You'll never see a NY franchise relocate. I believe they also have a plan in the works to completely refurbish Nassau Coliseum and build a mall, bars, restaurants, etc. next to it, as well as access to public transportation. Dont know if that's been approved yet though.