Sports in Austin

[GoldenBoot]

I really don't care about who is starting the grassroots organization of bringing MLB to the Austin metro. Nothing will happen without the Ryan's being involved.

[ATX2030]

Originally Posted by GoldenBoot

I really don't care about who is starting the grassroots organization of bringing MLB to the Austin metro. Nothing will happen without the Ryan's being involved.

From the ABJ article linked up thread.

'We would want to be a part of it'

Should Austin officially be a part of the expansion conversation, one of the power brokers that would have a seat at the table is Reid Ryan, CEO of the Triple-A Round Rock Express and Ryan Sports & Entertainment.

He's the son of MLB legend Nolan Ryan, who lives in Williamson County, and part of a family that has been involved in baseball since 1965, whether it's playing, front office work at the major league level, owning the Express and Double-A San Antonio Missions and sitting on various boards that communicate directly with the commissioner's office. Ryan confirmed they own territorial rights for professional baseball in Central Texas.

"If baseball was to expand and they were wanting to come to Central Texas, without a doubt we would want to be a part of it," Ryan said.

[Croon]

Some recent posts on this thread have been deleted? What for?

[Jdawgboy]

Well if an MLB stadium is built that far north, I probably won't attend games. I have yet to attend any Austin FC games. It's simply too inconvenient for me to travel to the Domain which I at most go to once or twice a year. Maybe if we had a better rail system (as in rail south of the river connected to the red line) but that is unlikely to happen anytime soon.

I personally pay attention to who is behind such proposals as well, and I don't think I will be supporting this venture even if it was closer to the central core. Simply my two cents on the matter.

[SproutingTowers]

The ATX posted this on X.

[gillynova]

idk man. It would be dope but I still highly doubt it

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by gillynova

idk man. It would be dope but I still highly doubt it

I'm hopeful but doubtful too. The City of Austin will not make any effort to land a major league sports team while the other cities in the running will all be aggressively pursuing a franchise.

[ATX2030]

Originally Posted by The ATX

I'm hopeful but doubtful too. The City of Austin will not make any effort to land a major league sports team while the other cities in the running will all be aggressively pursuing a franchise.

What ownership group in their right mind would ever want to have to deal with the lunacy and ineptitude of the City of Austin or Travis County. If a team ever makes its' way to Central Texas it will be located in Williamson, Hays or Caldwell county.

[zrx299]

Originally Posted by ATX2030

What ownership group in their right mind would ever want to have to deal with the lunacy and ineptitude of the City of Austin or Travis County. If a team ever makes its' way to Central Texas it will be located in Williamson, Hays or Caldwell county.

We're already seeing some teams in the 4 major leagues explore suburban stadiums again. Much of this is about controlling the real estate and the teams' owning the whole entertainment district surrounding the stadium/arena.

Not exactly progressive urban design and planning, but that's the way the game is played at the state & municipal levels.

Exhibit A: Atlanta