The A's and Rays are not even close to building new stadiums, so it begs the question of where they could potentially move to. San Antonio, Las Vegas and even Mexico were mentioned in a recent article by Jaysto Stark of ESPN.
"I think Mexico will have a team," says a source. "I now think that's going to happen. It might be 20 years from now, but it will happen."
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Excluding the new stadiums in New York, which are smaller than their old versions, the average crowd at a baseball game this April was just 287 customers smaller than the average game last April; even with one fewer weekend to draw from.
"Quite frankly, it's too early to draw any definitive conclusions," said Bud Selig. "But we have to be encouraged -- in fact, very encouraged -- by what we've seen over the first 3? weeks."
"The national pastime has survived recessions, depressions, scandals and wars," one agent told ESPN. "In many ways and for many reasons, the game is indeed recession-proof. The commissioner knew, or should have known, that the MLB Network, MLB.com, the national TV package and season-ticket sales, etc., guaranteed that the revenues in the industry in 2009 would at least be comparable to the $6.6 billion in revenues generated in 2008. He overdramatized the potential financial losses so as to limit and to artificially control spending on free agency."
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Former Yankees right-hander Hideki Irabu is coming out of retirement and has signed a contract to prolong his career with the Long Beach Armada of the independent Golden Baseball League, Kyodo News reported on Monday.
Irabu, who will be 40 by the time he takes the mound again, will likely join a starting rotation that includes 13-year Major Leaguer Jose Lima, who signed with the Armada in late March.
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General Apr 2009 Archive
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Boston Globe | Apr 27, 2009
A number of teams have shown interest in free agent outfielder Frank Catalanotto, but nothing is imminent.
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MLB.com | Apr 27, 2009
There are a number of marquee free agents still on the market in baseball, and MLB.com has featured a dozen or so of the big names.
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ESPN | Apr 26, 2009
American slugger Tuffy Rhodes reached the 450 home run plateau on Sunday, becoming just the 12th player in Japanese professional baseball to reach the mark.
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New York Daily News | Apr 23, 2009
Major League Baseball is inviting fans to vote on who will participate in this year's Home Run Derby for the first time.
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Press Release | Apr 23, 2009
Hall of Famer Frank Robinson has been appointed Special Assistant to the Commissioner.
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ESPN | Apr 23, 2009
According to Forbes Magazine, one-third of Major League Baseball teams declined in value over the past year.
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MLB.com | Apr 22, 2009
Home-plate umpire Kerwin Danley suffered a mild concussion after being struck by a broken bat in Toronto on Tuesday night.
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Providence Journal | Apr 20, 2009
Brad Wilkerson has retired after an eight-year career, according to Pawtucket Red Sox manager Ron Johnson.
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Boston Herald | Apr 19, 2009
Free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez continues to work out and is in no rush as he awaits the right offer from the right team.
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MLB.com | Apr 15, 2009
Sixty-two years after Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier, Major League Baseball is still enjoying the benefits from his accomplishment.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 13, 2009
The Cardinals are atop our rankings, led by Chris Carpenter and the rest of the team's starters, who are putting up a collective 2.20 ERA. How are the other 29 teams faring?
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X17Online | Apr 10, 2009
Jessica Sekely, a former playboy playmate and the ex-wife of baseball star Jose Canseco, was spotted with Entourage actor Jeremy Piven.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 9, 2009
The Pirates improved to 2-1 with a solid win over the Cardinals, while the Rays and Tigers looked good against the Red Sox and Blue Jays respectively.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Apr 8, 2009
Fox Sports and Major League Baseball are working on an agreement that would allow the games of the 2009 World Series to start earlier than in season's past.
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ESPN | Apr 8, 2009
Major League Baseball teams cut their payrolls by $47 million from Opening Day in 2008 to the first day of this season, according to the Associated Press.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 8, 2009
The Giants, Red Sox and White Sox won their Opening Day's, but the Cardinals were the most dominant team of the day.
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Sports Business Journal | Apr 7, 2009
Major League Baseball teams signed 94 free agents this offseason, but the average value of a contract decreased nearly 15 percent.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 7, 2009
The Rangers, Orioles and Blue Jays looked like world beaters on Monday behind Kevin Millwood, Adam Jones and Adam Lind.
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Boston Globe | Apr 6, 2009
Frank Thomas has been working with hitting coach Mike Easler in Las Vegas, and might be able to help a team looking for a big bat.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 5, 2009
he 2009 MLB season is finally upon us and there are no fewer than 16 teams that have a legitimate shot of making the postseason.
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ESPN | Apr 2, 2009
A number of teams are interested in Gary Sheffield, according to agent Rufus Williams.
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ESPN | Apr 1, 2009
A minor league baseball team is offering a 4,800-calorie burger that has been labeled by doctors as a "dietary disaster."
