MLB fans are against Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams' attempt to land an expansion team in Central Florida: "Please, not another Florida team"

A host of cities are trying to land the next MLB expansion team. Add Orlando to the mix as Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams is leading an attempt to bring a team to the city.In the proposal, Williams includes a domed stadium costing $1.7 billion. The stadium would be located next to SeaWorld and Aquatica Orlando. If the proposal were to go through, Orlando would become the third major league team in Florida.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams continues to work toward bringing an expansion MLB franchise to Central Florida, per @orlandosentinel215097Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams continues to work toward bringing an expansion MLB franchise to Central Florida, per @orlandosentinel https://t.co/jeLqwJd9OEDespite the Orlando Magic not being the most competitive team in the NBA, they have good crowd attendance. They were a top team in the league in terms of fan attendance for the 2022-23 season.Other cities interested in an expansion team include Las Vegas, Nashville, Charlotte, Austin, San Antonio, Montreal, and Portland. Las Vegas can be crossed off as they have nearly secured the Oakland Athletics in their relocation.MLB fans don't want to see another team land in Florida, though. Florida already has the Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays. &quot;Please, not another Florida team. There are 2 already that people don't seem interested in,&quot; one fan tweeted.Travis@tmcgh6@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Please, not another Florida team. There are 2 already that people don't seem interested in1@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Please, not another Florida team. There are 2 already that people don't seem interested in&quot;You have an MLB team 84 miles away. Stop it. Bring MLB to Raleigh instead,&quot; another fan tweeted.MisterWoodhouse@mistahwoodhouse@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel You have a MLB team 84 miles away.Stop it.Bring MLB to Raleigh instead.4@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel You have a MLB team 84 miles away.Stop it.Bring MLB to Raleigh instead.Glen Zariczny@glenz_27@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Just what we need. A third team in Florida for no one to care about280@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Just what we need. A third team in Florida for no one to care aboutChris6d@Chris6d_@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Lmfao Florida can barely support 2 teams, but sure let's add a third@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Lmfao Florida can barely support 2 teams, but sure let's add a thirdBanterMets@BanterMets@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Montreal instead1@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Montreal instead🏒🦑 Chris Leeper ⚾️🔱@RoseBug_22@TalkinBaseball_ @JomboyMedia @orlandosentinel That name is atrocious@TalkinBaseball_ @JomboyMedia @orlandosentinel That name is atrociousAdam ⚾️@GradyTripp00@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Pat Williams: ‘Two @MLB teams struggling in Florida isn’t enough! Let’s make it threeeeee!’@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Pat Williams: ‘Two @MLB teams struggling in Florida isn’t enough! Let’s make it threeeeee!’KennyGoo@KennyGoo@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Literally just buy the Rays and move them, my guy. Orlando would be a far better location for a baseball team anyway.2@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Literally just buy the Rays and move them, my guy. Orlando would be a far better location for a baseball team anyway.Merik2008@merik2008@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Personally, I think he'd have a better chance convincing the Rays to move to Orlando. I doubt they'd actually do it, but I think that would be WAY more likely than an expansion.2@TalkinBaseball_ @orlandosentinel Personally, I think he'd have a better chance convincing the Rays to move to Orlando. I doubt they'd actually do it, but I think that would be WAY more likely than an expansion.Fans think the better decision would be moving the Rays to Orlando instead of bringing another team to Florida. Tampa Bay is desperately looking for a new stadium. Relocating them to Orlando with a new stadium could bring considerable buzz to the team.MLB needs to choose the right city for its expansionWorld Series - Houston Astros v Philadelphia Phillies - Game ThreeMLB needs to make the right choice regarding which city will get an expansion team. It needs to be in an area where baseball is in demand, and where fans can support a brand-new team, something that isn't easy to do.The new team also has to have the talent to excite the fanbase. Take the Washington Nationals, for example. They were the Montreal Expos until 2005 when they moved. Since unloading their stars, the Nationals have seen their attendance take a nosedive. They're ranked 19th in all of baseball for average fan attendance.It will be interesting to see how this moves forward. Will baseball fans see a third team in Florida, or will Rob Manfred give the gift of baseball to an area that doesn't have it?

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