Should MLB Leave Florida?

In the 1990s, Major League Baseball decided that Florida had more to offer than just Spring Training facilities for a portion of current franchises. In 1993, Miami became the home of the Florida Marlins, and then, in 1998, St. Petersburg became the home of the Tampa Bay Rays (then Devil Rays). From the beginning, these franchises struggled to bring fans into their venues. Some said it was because the Marlins played in a football stadium (Dolphin Stadium) and because the Rays were in a cavernous dome (Tropicana Field, built to lure a team in). Some thought that it was the aged population of the state, or the peculiar penchant for teal that the teams splashed on their uniforms. Most knew, however, that the real reason was, more often than not, both clubs were lousy. That has not been the case this year, and with attendance still an issue in both places, let’s just agree that baseball in Florida is an experiment that failed. The Marlins have (through 2007) played 15 seasons in the ... (link)