Blue Jays President Breaks Silence on Vancouver Expansion Bid
The Blue Jays' president made his feelings clear about Vancouver's possible MLB expansion bid, a concern that is far from reality for now.
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By Jon Paul HoornstraContributing Sports WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The city of Vancouver, British Columbia faces long odds toward inclusion in Major League Baseball's expansion plans. For now, at least, the team that has the most to lose if Canada gains a second franchise won't stand in Vancouver's way.An MLB team in Vancouver would effectively require the Blue Jays to relocate their Class-A minor league affiliate, while also cost Toronto some of its market share among baseball fans in Western Canada.
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