Expansion

[GoIrish]

I voted no because I don't want this process to be rushed. I think the people taking the expansion teams should be a co-gm or hold a position in the league for a full season. I understand that DJ and Scotty know the two GM's however since I have been in this league since day 1, we have seen GM's enter this league that had great resumes only to vanish and that is my major concern. If we bring in 2 expansion teams and we have those owners vanish, it is going to be a real pain in the ass to go through a revolving doors with owners. I think it could add frustration and rock the boat for some owners in the league and I want to make sure that there are no issues.

I don't mean what I said above in any way to pass judgment on atlbravesfan or to question Scotty or DJ, I think Scotty and DJ know how I value their opinions and the work that they do in this league. I also think from atlbravesfan posts on this thread, I think he is going to be quality GM but I think it would ease a lot of minds if they saw him (as well as the other gm in question) around for a season in some manor. I will be more than happy to allow one of them to be my co-gm for the season. I think we see them around, let them ease their way into this and at this time next season, we bring the topic up for discussion.

My other concern, i have discussed with DJ and I think we have it figured out with Calgary. My problem with Calgary is their per capita income is only 18,200. They are already an average to below average market with population, you add in now they are well below average in per capita income and this will make them a small market team. That will not be a good recipe for success in being a small market team and an expansion team on top of it. I think the per capita income would need to be increased to the mid 20's for them to have a legit shot at making it as an expansion team, along with a minor bump in their population to reflect what it currently is as opposed to what it is in file.