With ties to the game and as a huge fan of Independent baseball, I want to see the progress of this brand more than anybody, which is why my suggestion that MLB purchase the Indy leagues makes all the sense in the world to me.
Of course I am very aware that something like this is quite possibly just a pipe dream.
Of the five leagues currently in existence, the Atlantic League and American Association are the longest tenured and most successful to date. While my original idea garnered some positive comments, it did shed some light on issues that could negate the whole thing before it starts.
- What would we all benefit from this
- Who will speak on behalf on Indy baseball; one representative or multiple speakers from multiple franchises
- What type of financial agreement would MLB ask for; licensing, exclusive rights to playe...
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