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Could Jacksonville support a pro baseball team?

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06-12-2014, 11:26 AM

Quote:There were also a lot of pundits who thought that an NFL team could never survive in Jacksonville back in 1993...
 

Not really.  The predominate mindset in 1993 was that Jacksonville was a football crazy town.  The city had long supported the UF/UGA and Gator Bowl games, and lead the USFL in attendance supporting the Bulls.  The fans even came out and supported the Sharks and the Express from previous minor league football efforts. 

 

Baseball is a completely different story. 

 

I don't think we could do any worse than the Marlins have in the past when it comes to drawing fans.  But, I don't think there's a hunger there to do so for 81 games.  I think the minor league venue, particularly in the double A realm is a perfect fit for Jacksonville. You see the top prospects, and you get to enjoy it in a very laid back environment. 

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