🏈 Rob Manfred (MLB commish) is "open" to neutral site games in the World Series?

[TerryP]

That's, literally, taking away one of the best aspects of the game. They've been bleeding audience numbers for years and now this? It doesn't make sense to me.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said the concept of a neutral-site World Series is at least worthy of further discussion after concluding the first in history at Globe Life Field. "You should always think about innovation," Manfred told THE DAILY. "I wouldn't say a neutral-site World Series is completely off the table. There were things that we saw in Texas that were advantages for us. You can plan. You can take out travel. You can pick sites that eliminate weather problems. Those are all things worthy of conversation and discussion. I think the big (weight) on the scale in favor of our traditional format, the thing that really matters at the end of the day, are fans in home markets." Globe Life Field was selected this year in part because it would eliminate further travel for players and allow for a bubble-like environment. Fox Sports’ John Smoltz said that he would love for the World Series to be a week-long event in one neutral-site city. He pointed to the reduction in travel following the long grind of the regular season.

Rob Manfred Open To Future Neutral-Site World Series

Following the first neutral-site World Series, Rob Manfred is open to the idea of playing future Fall Classics away from home markets.

www.sportsbusinessdaily.com

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I'd donate to a GoFundMe for someone to fire this dipshit into the sun.

 

[TerryP]

I've never looked at the demographics for MLB fans and I know you're a bit of an outlier considering your fandom but I have to wonder about this remark.

I think the big (weight) on the scale in favor of our traditional format, the thing that really matters at the end of the day, are fans in home markets."

It's the home markets that maintain a lot of these franchises, right? Is it safe to say the majority of the Braves fans are found in bordering states like AL and SC?