(The Center Square) – Geography, population, media market size, and economic growth are some of the primary factors Charlotte MLB Project’s Hayden Peterson is touting to bring a franchise to North Carolina.
With Major League Baseball recently finalizing situations with the Oakland A’s and Tampa Rays, league officials are expected to soon turn their attention to expanding the league from 30 teams to 32. It’s a move Commissioner Rob Manfred has said he would like to have “in place” before he retires in 2029.
Long listed among potential sites for expansion, Charlotte holds significant advantages over others including Nashville, San Antonio, Portland, Salt Lake City and Montreal. Peterson has made it his mission to highlight those to build public support for a conceptual Charlotte Aviators franchise.
“We need to let people know why Charlotte is the best for this,” Peterson told The Center Square. “We really want to
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