Pennsylvania is lobbying hard for this game fwiw.
PA is rapidly increasing and becoming one of the better states. In 3 weeks the supply will skyrocket.I hate to say it, but we've been so laggy in getting people vaccinated, and that should weigh heavily in where MLB decides to put the game since that will impact how many people can attend. So I'm not hopeful it winds up here. (In Philly, at least, because we're apparently even behind the rest of the state.)
PA is rapidly increasing and becoming one of the better states. In 3 weeks the supply will skyrocket.
If you’re up to an hour and half drive, come over here and get one.I hope so, because my arm is ready and waiting.
By a cursory check I don’t think the Final Four, the Super Bowl, the CFB championship, or any golf major except the obvious is scheduled in Georgia at this time.You’re on the clock Roger. No more Super Bowls for Atlanta unless/until the law is repealed.
Their new stadium has got to be in the future rotation at some point for the first 3 events, though. Preemptively refusing to even consider them unless they repeal the law sends the same message as a cancellation, IMO.By a cursory check I don’t think the Final Four, the Super Bowl, the CFB championship, or any golf major except the obvious is scheduled in Georgia at this time.
Their new stadium has got to be in the future rotation at some point for the first 3 events, though. Preemptively refusing to even consider them unless they repeal the law sends the same message as a cancellation, IMO.
Both excellent points.The SEC championship game is in Atlanta.
Too bad no golfer has the courage (or the politics) to stay home. Or take Charlie Woods out for a round.Too bad they can't move the Masters.
Time to put his money where his mouth is and be proactive for once.You’re on the clock Roger. No more Super Bowls for Atlanta unless/until the law is repealed.
The timing is such that The Masters will likely be spared much scrutiny in the wake of MLB's decision. Just not enough time to even consider alternative sites. But in reality, they'd just explain Augusta is The Masters and vice versa, and try to fly over the weather. Not that any of this makes it right.Too bad they can't move the Masters.
Guess he's not going to make that first pitch in Yankee Stadium this year?while the orange one is calling for a boycott.
Even with different timing and all the pressure in the world, The Masters would never go anywhere. Augusta National owns the tournament. Unless the course was swallowed up by a giant sinkhole, they'd never play the tournament somewhere else. And even then, I imagine they'd just stop holding the tournament.The timing is such that The Masters will likely be spared much scrutiny in the wake of MLB's decision. Just not enough time to even consider alternative sites. But in reality, they'd just explain Augusta is The Masters and vice versa, and try to fly over the weather. Not that any of this makes it right.
Imagine the number of holes in one by the field!Even with different timing and all the pressure in the world, The Masters would never go anywhere. Augusta National owns the tournament. Unless the course was swallowed up by a giant sinkhole, they'd never play the tournament somewhere else. And even then, I imagine they'd just stop holding the tournament.
View: https://twitter.com/BillShaikin/status/1379107049800265736Fox Sports Radio's most conservative voice, Clay Travis, interviews Kemp about the move
https://foxsportsradio.iheart.com/content/2021-04-05-governor-brian-kemp-joins-clay-travis-to-discuss-mlb-pulling-all-star-game/
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, in response to MLB's decision to move the All-Star Game from Georgia, says: "I will not participate in an event held by MLB, and the state will not seek to host the All-Star Game or any other MLB special events."
Lolboohoo.View: https://twitter.com/BillShaikin/status/1379107049800265736
They dont seem to be taking this well
Yes. Because MLB was 100% going to move the all star game to another state which is also implementing voter suppression legislation. Good message though. Very Trumpy.View: https://twitter.com/BillShaikin/status/1379107049800265736
They dont seem to be taking this well
Good thinking by MLB, a state can’t suppress the black vote if almost no black people live there.
Its not too late to sell this dopey state back to MexicoView: https://twitter.com/BillShaikin/status/1379107049800265736
They dont seem to be taking this well
I'm sure the business community in Arlington loved seeing this.View: https://twitter.com/BillShaikin/status/1379107049800265736
They dont seem to be taking this well
No one is forcing you to stay.The extreme leftist view of this board, personal attacks, and vehement opposition to inclusive, open dialogue on any issues from perspectives outside of the present majority have made SOSH intolerable.
Is there even a pretense of causal relationship between moving the game and the antitrust exemption? Or is just out and open revenge legislation? I mean, I know it is, but is there even a fig leaf here or are they just done hiding behind fig leaves?View: https://twitter.com/sahilkapur/status/1381971067539963904
Inbox: Ted Cruz, Mike Lee and Josh Hawley are planning to announce legislation today "to end MLB's special immunity from antitrust laws" after their decision to relocate the All-Star game over Georgia's voting law.
This is not going to happen. It's fucking nonsensical.Another related question is what happens it any of the Atlanta teams make the playoffs? Does the NBA force the Hawks to play all road games? The Braves have a good chance to win the NL East this year. Wil they be forced to play "home games" on the road? The reason I ask is because the playoffs is when the teams make their real money. I know it's a longshot but it would be strange to see the Hawks in the NBA Finals playing all on the road .
When Cruz and Hawley get together terrible things happen. No idea where this goes but this is a huge can of worms on a lot of levels.Is there even a pretense of causal relationship between moving the game and the antitrust exemption? Or is just out and open revenge legislation? I mean, I know it is, but is there even a fig leaf here or are they just done hiding behind fig leaves?
I’m 100% on board with them getting rid of the antitrust exemption. Getting rid of it this way leaves a bad taste in my mouth, but I’ll allow it.That would be amazing. The antitrust exemption is bad policy anyway. Maybe if the Braves are renamed, they'll get really pissed and introduce legislation to end Daylight Saving Time.
This is great.Maybe if the Braves are renamed, they'll get really pissed and introduce legislation to end Daylight Saving Time.
My understanding (from a few years ago, so maybe I misremember pieces, or something has changed [which it may well have with Covid-19 adjustments to the deal between players and teams]) is that the players own the gate for the playoffs in lieu of receiving salary - to the point where team execs need to buy a ticket to even go to their office during playoff games if there’s a view of the field (they do, of course without complaint because if you’re an MLB exec with a field view office, you’re doing pretty good)...but the team gets their appropriate share of TV and the per cap/F&B revenue.The Braves have a good chance to win the NL East this year. Wil they be forced to play "home games" on the road? The reason I ask is because the playoffs is when the teams make their real money.