This Canadian City Deserves to Be MLB’s Next Expansion Team
The article argues that Montreal should be considered for one of Major League Baseball's upcoming expansion teams. It highlights the city's historical connection to baseball through the former Montreal Expos. The author believes that Canada has demonstrated its ability to support another MLB team, especially after the recent interest in the Toronto Blue Jays.
- ▪MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is pushing for the expansion of the league from 30 to 32 teams.
- ▪Nashville and Salt Lake City are currently seen as the leading candidates for new franchises.
- ▪The author advocates for bringing baseball back to Montreal, citing the city's past with the Expos.
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