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On the one hand, I think SLC Is just the shiny object in the mirror right now, I do wonder how they will handle all the territory rights that giving a team to SLC would create. I know the articles state that they wouldn't be stealing from another teams market, but that's simply not true. They are in Colorados market, and once Vegas is confirmed, you could argue they are in theirs too.
Serious question - it they had a MLB ballpark in SLC would they be able to sell beer at the ballpark? I mean, what's the point of having baseball without beer?
 
Serious question - it they had a MLB ballpark in SLC would they be able to sell beer at the ballpark? I mean, what's the point of having baseball without beer?
BYOB. But they'll sell you cups. But not on Sunday.
 
During my working days I spent a ton time in the Seattle area listening to Softy, Calabro and the sports babe, arrogantly dissing on little old Portland, along with asshole husky fans. If you guys thing Seattle fans are rooting for us to get a team, let alone and AL team, that a big stretch, rivalry or no rivalry.

That’s why I’m happy the Sonics left and wish they never get them back
 
There's almost no way that they can find the space in Portland, but at the same time, other parts of the region are anti-sports/NIMBY, where are you going to be able to find a place to use?

It’s going to the burbs. If you listen to Barrett and Cheeks latley they always give clues by saying Portland “metro” area. They always add metro for a reason. I think they know they have a site lined up somewhere in Washington county is my theory
 
Actually a team in Portland would increase Portlanders going to Seattle for series. I'm not a Mariners fan and have no reason to watch their games on TV, or in person. Actually the A's moving to Las Vegas just increased PDX's chances, due to the fact MLB wants a Pacific Division when expansion happens and needs another Pacific site. Mike Barrett was on Rip City Radio yesterday and seemed confident in their chances. He also said the City Of Portland's leadership is on board now.

I heard that too. He sound excited. He knows something
 
I think the park will be off 205 near Lawnfield /Utility trailer, where the tall antenna is.
 
Actually not a bad site. It's got traffic flow in four directions.
The logistics for building it are good. This is why T2 was such a good site. They would use the river for moving the materials. You have to be able to get to and from the Vancouver fabrication yards. Trying to build this at the Lloyd Center spot is a total nightmare.
 
The logistics for building it are good. This is why T2 was such a good site. They would use the river for moving the materials. You have to be able to get to and from the Vancouver fabrication yards. Trying to build this at the Lloyd Center spot is a total nightmare.
t2 could be a real infrastructure challenge with railroad along there and ways for traffic getting in and out the area.
 
t2 could be a real infrastructure challenge with railroad along there and ways for traffic getting in and out the area.
Barge.
Most of the major pieces float up the river.
Same thing that was done for the Sellwood Bridge. It's actually the easiest and most efficient way. The best part is you don't have to yard the materials on site. They pick the pieces in order and they can stay on the barge as needed. They even dress all the iron right on the barge. Rail only makes it easier if you have something coming from distance. On top of that It allows for Light Rail to be put in place very quickly as well as parking shuttles.
405 dumps right off there and you can go North or South from the site. Quick connections to both I5 and 26 not to mention hwy 30. There was also talk of adding a Pedestrian and Bike bridge across the Willamette River to access the area from the east.
Terminal Two has been a slam dunk from a logistical standpoint for a long time. Cars can go to Kelly Point. No need for off loading cars there.
Biggest Problem is getting the city behind putting it there.
 
Barge.
Most of the major pieces float up the river.
Same thing that was done for the Sellwood Bridge. It's actually the easiest and most efficient way. The best part is you don't have to yard the materials on site. They pick the pieces in order and they can stay on the barge as needed. They even dress all the iron right on the barge. Rail only makes it easier if you have something coming from distance. On top of that It allows for Light Rail to be put in place very quickly as well as parking shuttles.
405 dumps right off there and you can go North or South from the site. Quick connections to both I5 and 26 not to mention hwy 30. There was also talk of adding a Pedestrian and Bike bridge across the Willamette River to access the area from the east.
Terminal Two has been a slam dunk from a logistical standpoint for a long time. Cars can go to Kelly Point. No need for off loading cars there.
Biggest Problem is getting the city behind putting it there.
They need to not dink around, if the city isn't on board they need to go south or southeast into different county.
 
The logistics for building it are good. This is why T2 was such a good site. They would use the river for moving the materials. You have to be able to get to and from the Vancouver fabrication yards. Trying to build this at the Lloyd Center spot is a total nightmare.
The T2 site would be pretty cool. They could secure cheap parking on the
It will never happen.
Hey - A guy can dream right!
 
It will never happen.
That seems to be the consensus with all the contractors involved. Everyone spent a bunch of time and money coming up with ways to do it and they even created bids for what it would take. A private planning commission was created and funded.
Since the riots nothing. It all simply stopped.
Most feel there is no way Portland can fix their reputation and problems fast enough to get a team.
The city let the homeless and a few hundred people who wanted to break windows for three months take away any hope of ever getting this to happen.
 
That seems to be the consensus with all the contractors involved. Everyone spent a bunch of time and money coming up with ways to do it and they even created bids for what it would take. A private planning commission was created and funded.
Since the riots nothing. It all simply stopped.
Most feel there is no way Portland can fix their reputation and problems fast enough to get a team.
The city let the homeless and a few hundred people who wanted to break windows for three months take away any hope of ever getting this to happen.
Tights why its needs to go outside in the burbs SW,SE,S
 
That seems to be the consensus with all the contractors involved. Everyone spent a bunch of time and money coming up with ways to do it and they even created bids for what it would take. A private planning commission was created and funded.
Since the riots nothing. It all simply stopped.
Most feel there is no way Portland can fix their reputation and problems fast enough to get a team.
The city let the homeless and a few hundred people who wanted to break windows for three months take away any hope of ever getting this to happen.

Portland always finds a way to fuck things up.
 
Portland always finds a way to fuck things up.
This indeed could be the Third Strike and were out, of ever getting a MLB club. It's really wild that this city though out the years have never seriously wanted a NHL Hockey, MLB, NFL teams enough too get it dome.
 
This indeed could be the Third Strike and were out, of ever getting a MLB club. It's really wild that this city though out the years have never seriously wanted a NHL Hockey, MLB, NFL teams enough too get it dome.
I think it's already at the bottom of the 9th, down 13-1, 2 out, bases empty and the count is 0-2....and Mariano Rivera is pitching...
 
Look on Maps for SE Lawnfield Rd & Utility trailer. At the base of Mt. Talbert....

I didn't know that's where KEX has their tower.

That is a weird location. It is close to 205, 224 and 82nd/213, but there's also a lot of neighborhoods there. Well, apartment complexes.

The bad thing is, about our area, there just isn't a lot of undeveloped or underdeveloped areas ripe for the picking. The urban grown boundary creates a lot of issues, but also just the lack of big areas where there is swaths of nothing.

It's a shame there is no way to use Ross Island somehow.
 
I didn't know that's where KEX has their tower.

That is a weird location. It is close to 205, 224 and 82nd/213, but there's also a lot of neighborhoods there. Well, apartment complexes.

The bad thing is, about our area, there just isn't a lot of undeveloped or underdeveloped areas ripe for the picking. The urban grown boundary creates a lot of issues, but also just the lack of big areas where there is swaths of nothing.

It's a shame there is no way to use Ross Island somehow.

Why not the delta park area at least
 

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