BALTIMORE - New Arena (18,500) - Page 3

adeaide · September 3rd, 2011, 03:03 PM

blacktrojan3921 · September 4th, 2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WesTexas

What NBA team would move here? ALSO the NBA season is already to long. They will not add another team.

OH how you need to learn the real world of pro sports league money business son

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micrip · October 19th, 2011, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by krnboy1009

Washington-Baltimore area is too close IMO and DC sports teams dont even draw well when not winning. NFL is the exception of course.

Orioles are there because of historical reason. If they were an expansion franchise on the level of the Rays they'd have moved already.

In summary, Baltimore should not get another major league franchise.

Horsecrap....If the O's were as good as the Rays attendance would be right back up to the 3 million range. It's notable that, as bad as the O's have been, they outdrew the Rays this year, and on the night the pennant race was decided, there was a bigger, more boisterous crowd in Baltimore than in Tampa.

Topher51 · October 19th, 2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by micrip

Horsecrap....If the O's were as good as the Rays attendance would be right back up to the 3 million range. It's notable that, as bad as the O's have been, they outdrew the Rays this year, and on the night the pennant race was decided, there was a bigger, more boisterous crowd in Baltimore than in Tampa.

While that may be true, there are a metric ton of Sox fans in the Baltimore area and every time I've been to a O's/Sox game the crowd has been at least 50/50.

That being said, there are more than enough people in Baltimore to support a separate basketball team. Also, the cities may only be 40 miles apart, but that's a hell of a long drive during weekday, evening traffic. I'd be surprised if many people come down from Baltimore for Wizards games.

Jim856796 · October 20th, 2011, 12:00 AM

How did they manage to get the new hotel structure directly on top of the new arena, because of the limited space of the site to hold new convention space, the arena, and the hotel? Too bad there are no alternative sites for the new arena.

nyrmetros · October 20th, 2011, 03:22 AM

I like the soccer field on top of the arena.

micrip · October 20th, 2011, 07:14 AM

The green roof is intended to be just that...green. It won't be the first roof of its type in Baltimore, but will be by far the largest.

There's no certanty that this will be the actual design. This project is just getting off the ground...planning money is suppossed to be appropriated next year. They are looking 2016-18 before this is completed, if at all.

krnboy1009 · October 21st, 2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KingmanIII

TWO four-sport cities within a hour of one another? Whoa...

Philly and New York is pretty close.

krnboy1009 · October 21st, 2011, 06:48 AM

Regardless of NHL/NBA teams moving to Baltimore this arena still needs to be built. Baltimore still needs a place for concerts and events. And if they cant get NHL or NBA team they will definitely get at least a minor league hockey team or arena football team.

WesTexas · October 23rd, 2011, 04:28 AM

no team will move unless it's Toronto.

Darloeye · October 23rd, 2011, 05:24 AM

What about Portland ?

WesTexas · October 23rd, 2011, 05:27 AM

Why would Portland move? They have a great fan base and great attendance.

Darloeye · October 23rd, 2011, 05:30 AM

Don't know was asking, But did hear they had trouble with the arena deal last year

gradski · October 23rd, 2011, 02:03 PM

Baltimore Kings sound good.

KLynch · March 5th, 2012, 11:57 PM

One step closer as a attached convention center expansion was deemed a necessary in the city through a study. Hopefully this thing will really get moving in about a year or so.

http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore...-expanded.html

JJG · March 6th, 2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gradski

Baltimore Kings sound good.

... well so much for that.

bewilder2 · March 6th, 2012, 02:26 AM

I think owners are afraid of competing with the DC teams. And let's face it, Baltimore is doing just fine without an NHL/NBA team. Sure, it gets overshadowed by DC most of the time, but it's a good large city with plenty of business, and in many ways behaves opposite of DC.

It's not somewhere like Oklahoma City where they want to be recognized as being up there with the 'big boys'. Baltimore knows what it is, and perhaps that's why the Ravens' image has resonated so well with the city. (I'm avoiding the issue of the Colts here, yes the football fanbase has always been great.)

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Darloeye · March 6th, 2012, 02:44 AM

Plus Baltimore has alot of overspill from DC to help

KLynch · March 8th, 2012, 05:51 AM

As does DC with Baltimore. There is nothing more frustrating than DC coming up when it comes to our sports. They are two completely different cities with different fans. If DC wasn't so close we would probably have at least 3 pro teams...bullets probably never would have left. The only reason they really left anyway becaus Pollin was from DC and wanted them there.

The Ravens have never had an unsold ticket and the O's had the best attendance in baseball before their 14 year tailspin.

I don't know if this arena will bring a team, but it will undoubtedly change the sports landscape of Baltimore. Once again UMD will play games in bmore and feel like a part of the city again. I really hope the DC United move here, I think MLS would be the perfect 3rd sport for now.

Sonrise · March 9th, 2012, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by WesTexas

no team will move unless it's Toronto.

Toronto? The Raptors? They play in the fourth largest market in the NBA, and have drawn very well in their entire history.

October 20th, 2011, 12:00 AM	#45
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October 20th, 2011, 07:14 AM	#47
micrip Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,431 Likes (Received): 13	The green roof is intended to be just that...green. It won't be the first roof of its type in Baltimore, but will be by far the largest. There's no certanty that this will be the actual design. This project is just getting off the ground...planning money is suppossed to be appropriated next year. They are looking 2016-18 before this is completed, if at all. __________________ Ham and eggs... A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig

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nyrmetros Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,233 Likes (Received): 0	I like the soccer field on top of the arena.

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krnboy1009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 1,205 Likes (Received): 12	Regardless of NHL/NBA teams moving to Baltimore this arena still needs to be built. Baltimore still needs a place for concerts and events. And if they cant get NHL or NBA team they will definitely get at least a minor league hockey team or arena football team.

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WesTexas Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas/Amarillo Posts: 479 Likes (Received): 2	no team will move unless it's Toronto.

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Darloeye Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: County Durham, England Posts: 1,665 Likes (Received): 20	What about Portland ?

October 23rd, 2011, 05:27 AM	#52
WesTexas Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas/Amarillo Posts: 479 Likes (Received): 2	Why would Portland move? They have a great fan base and great attendance.

October 23rd, 2011, 05:30 AM	#53
Darloeye Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: County Durham, England Posts: 1,665 Likes (Received): 20	Don't know was asking, But did hear they had trouble with the arena deal last year

March 5th, 2012, 11:57 PM	#55
KLynch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Baltimore Posts: 1,280 Likes (Received): 18	One step closer as a attached convention center expansion was deemed a necessary in the city through a study. Hopefully this thing will really get moving in about a year or so. http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore...-expanded.html

March 6th, 2012, 02:26 AM	#57
bewilder2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 163 Likes (Received): 1	I think owners are afraid of competing with the DC teams. And let's face it, Baltimore is doing just fine without an NHL/NBA team. Sure, it gets overshadowed by DC most of the time, but it's a good large city with plenty of business, and in many ways behaves opposite of DC. It's not somewhere like Oklahoma City where they want to be recognized as being up there with the 'big boys'. Baltimore knows what it is, and perhaps that's why the Ravens' image has resonated so well with the city. (I'm avoiding the issue of the Colts here, yes the football fanbase has always been great.) Correct me if I'm wrong.

March 6th, 2012, 02:44 AM	#58
Darloeye Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: County Durham, England Posts: 1,665 Likes (Received): 20	Plus Baltimore has alot of overspill from DC to help

March 8th, 2012, 05:51 AM	#59
KLynch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Baltimore Posts: 1,280 Likes (Received): 18	As does DC with Baltimore. There is nothing more frustrating than DC coming up when it comes to our sports. They are two completely different cities with different fans. If DC wasn't so close we would probably have at least 3 pro teams...bullets probably never would have left. The only reason they really left anyway becaus Pollin was from DC and wanted them there. The Ravens have never had an unsold ticket and the O's had the best attendance in baseball before their 14 year tailspin. I don't know if this arena will bring a team, but it will undoubtedly change the sports landscape of Baltimore. Once again UMD will play games in bmore and feel like a part of the city again. I really hope the DC United move here, I think MLS would be the perfect 3rd sport for now.