MLB Expansion: Salt Lake City and Portland in the Running
Major League Baseball's potential expansion has sparked debate among sports analysts, with many predicting one team will be added in the east and one in the west.
Salt Lake City and Portland, Oregon are considered top contenders for the western team, with
"For me, it’s Salt Lake City and Portland,"said John Canzano, a sports journalist and radio show host in Oregon, adding
"I think they’re underserved markets."
Canzano believes Portland would be an ideal location, but acknowledges Salt Lake City might have an edge, stating
"If this is a marathon, and it feels like one to me, Salt Lake City is ahead."
Salt Lake City's ownership group, The Larry H. Miller Group, is seen as a significant advantage in the bid for a MLB team.
Author's summary: Salt Lake City and Portland compete for MLB expansion.
- Salt Lake City and Portland are top contenders for a western MLB team.
- Both cities are considered underserved markets.
- Salt Lake City's ownership group is a key advantage.