BASE-BALL

[LM117]

The All-Star game has been pulled from Atlanta.

https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-statement-regarding-2021-all-star-game

[Roadgeekteen]

The All-Star game has been pulled from Atlanta.

https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-statement-regarding-2021-all-star-game

Don't want to get too political but this seems similar to the situation in North Carolina with the bathrooms.

[NWI_Irish96]

The All-Star game has been pulled from Atlanta.

https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-statement-regarding-2021-all-star-game

Don't want to get too political but this seems similar to the situation in North Carolina with the bathrooms.

Just the beginning for Georgia. Atlanta is almost certainly out of the running for consideration for future Super Bowls, Final Fours or any other NCAA championship events. ACC may not allow GaTech to host any championship events.

Biggest question is whether a critical mass of golfers forces the Masters to move. Not this year since it's coming up so soon, but I can see it happening next year if things don't change before then.

[Big John]

Biggest question is whether a critical mass of golfers forces the Masters to move. Not this year since it's coming up so soon, but I can see it happening next year if things don't change before then.

I don't see the Masters moving under any circumstances.

[Roadgeekteen]

Biggest question is whether a critical mass of golfers forces the Masters to move. Not this year since it's coming up so soon, but I can see it happening next year if things don't change before then.

I don't see the Masters moving under any circumstances.

Probably not, considering the demographics of golf...

[TheHighwayMan3561]

I'd argue the venue is *the* Masters. You can play the World Series or Super Bowl in any one of 30 cities, whatever, it still works. The Masters is something you can't.

[Roadgeekteen]

I'd argue the venue is *the* Masters. You can play the World Series or Super Bowl in any one of 30 cities, whatever, it still works. The Masters is something you can't.

Why not? Is Augusta that special?

[Henry]

The All-Star game has been pulled from Atlanta.

https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-statement-regarding-2021-all-star-game

Don't want to get too political but this seems similar to the situation in North Carolina with the bathrooms.

Just the beginning for Georgia. Atlanta is almost certainly out of the running for consideration for future Super Bowls, Final Fours or any other NCAA championship events. ACC may not allow GaTech to host any championship events.

Biggest question is whether a critical mass of golfers forces the Masters to move. Not this year since it's coming up so soon, but I can see it happening next year if things don't change before then.

And on top of that there are now calls for boycotts of all products made in GA, namely Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines and The Home Depot.

Speaking of which, the Astros' ballpark has the name of a Coke product (Minute Maid) on it. Will this affect them in any way? (because it's the last thing they need, having been scrutinized for their alleged cheating over the past five years)

[CoreySamson]

The All-Star game has been pulled from Atlanta.

https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-statement-regarding-2021-all-star-game

Don't want to get too political but this seems similar to the situation in North Carolina with the bathrooms.

Just the beginning for Georgia. Atlanta is almost certainly out of the running for consideration for future Super Bowls, Final Fours or any other NCAA championship events. ACC may not allow GaTech to host any championship events.

Biggest question is whether a critical mass of golfers forces the Masters to move. Not this year since it's coming up so soon, but I can see it happening next year if things don't change before then.

And on top of that there are now calls for boycotts of all products made in GA, namely Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines and The Home Depot.

Speaking of which, the Astros' ballpark has the name of a Coke product (Minute Maid) on it. Will this affect them in any way? (because it's the last thing they need, having been scrutinized for their alleged cheating over the past five years)

Wow I thought Coke was already being boycotted by some on the other side of the political spectrum for different reasons. Does this strike anyone else as incredibly silly and spiteful?

[mgk920]

Ahhhhh, The Masters™ is the *property* of the Augusta National Golf Club.  The two are inseparable and the Club can end it whenever they want.  It was created, nurtured and tightly controlled by the ANGC and their membership since the 1930s.

Mike

[Alps]

The All-Star game has been pulled from Atlanta.

https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-statement-regarding-2021-all-star-game

Don't want to get too political but this seems similar to the situation in North Carolina with the bathrooms.

Just the beginning for Georgia. Atlanta is almost certainly out of the running for consideration for future Super Bowls, Final Fours or any other NCAA championship events. ACC may not allow GaTech to host any championship events.

Biggest question is whether a critical mass of golfers forces the Masters to move. Not this year since it's coming up so soon, but I can see it happening next year if things don't change before then.

And on top of that there are now calls for boycotts of all products made in GA, namely Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines and The Home Depot.

Speaking of which, the Astros' ballpark has the name of a Coke product (Minute Maid) on it. Will this affect them in any way? (because it's the last thing they need, having been scrutinized for their alleged cheating over the past five years)

Wow I thought Coke was already being boycotted by some on the other side of the political spectrum for different reasons. Does this strike anyone else as incredibly silly and spiteful?

It's not Coke's fault that they're located in Georgia. You want them to up and move because their state passed a law you disagreed with? Yikes.

[oscar]

Biggest question is whether a critical mass of golfers forces the Masters to move. Not this year since it's coming up so soon, but I can see it happening next year if things don't change before then.

I don't see the Masters moving under any circumstances.

I agree, for reasons noted by others. Also, the Augusta National club, which holds the Masters, held fast against boycott efforts in 2003 over its policy (since rescinded) against female members. It canceled TV sponsorships that year, but went forward with the tournament, and with televising the event without sponsors.

The PGA has also announced that it isn't moving its Tour Championship in Atlanta area, scheduled for August, as well as a parallel women's tour event also in Atlanta.

https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/31191183/pga-tour-responds-georgia-voting-law-not-moving-tour-championship

[cwf1701]

and What about the SEC Playoffs? Could the NCAA or College Football playoff Committee try to pressure Georgia by simply not ranking any SEC team in the top 10 if the SEC Playoffs stay in Atlanta? Consider the possibility of a 13-0 Alabama team not even making the playoffs because they played the championship game in Atlanta, could we see the "Woke" in Alabama rise up against the GA law, and those supporting the GA law boycott the playoffs?

[jp the roadgeek]

The All-Star game has been pulled from Atlanta.

https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-statement-regarding-2021-all-star-game

Don't want to get too political but this seems similar to the situation in North Carolina with the bathrooms.

Just the beginning for Georgia. Atlanta is almost certainly out of the running for consideration for future Super Bowls, Final Fours or any other NCAA championship events. ACC may not allow GaTech to host any championship events.

Biggest question is whether a critical mass of golfers forces the Masters to move. Not this year since it's coming up so soon, but I can see it happening next year if things don't change before then.

And on top of that there are now calls for boycotts of all products made in GA, namely Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines and The Home Depot.

Speaking of which, the Astros' ballpark has the name of a Coke product (Minute Maid) on it. Will this affect them in any way? (because it's the last thing they need, having been scrutinized for their alleged cheating over the past five years)

Wow I thought Coke was already being boycotted by some on the other side of the political spectrum for different reasons. Does this strike anyone else as incredibly silly and spiteful?

It's not Coke's fault that they're located in Georgia. You want them to up and move because their state passed a law you disagreed with? Yikes.

The reason why Coke is being boycotted by some is a controversial training video that was leaked out.  I won't divulge the details in this forum.

[Alps]

The All-Star game has been pulled from Atlanta.

https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-statement-regarding-2021-all-star-game

Don't want to get too political but this seems similar to the situation in North Carolina with the bathrooms.

Just the beginning for Georgia. Atlanta is almost certainly out of the running for consideration for future Super Bowls, Final Fours or any other NCAA championship events. ACC may not allow GaTech to host any championship events.

Biggest question is whether a critical mass of golfers forces the Masters to move. Not this year since it's coming up so soon, but I can see it happening next year if things don't change before then.

And on top of that there are now calls for boycotts of all products made in GA, namely Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines and The Home Depot.

Speaking of which, the Astros' ballpark has the name of a Coke product (Minute Maid) on it. Will this affect them in any way? (because it's the last thing they need, having been scrutinized for their alleged cheating over the past five years)

Wow I thought Coke was already being boycotted by some on the other side of the political spectrum for different reasons. Does this strike anyone else as incredibly silly and spiteful?

It's not Coke's fault that they're located in Georgia. You want them to up and move because their state passed a law you disagreed with? Yikes.

The reason why Coke is being boycotted by some is a controversial training video that was leaked out.  I won't divulge the details in this forum.

I was just going with the general "boycott anything in GA." I'll have to examine that separately.

[Big John]

The All Star game is now in Colorado.

[ET21]

The All Star game is now in Colorado.

HR Derby is gonna be fun to watch

[LM117]

The All-Star game has been pulled from Atlanta.

https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-statement-regarding-2021-all-star-game

Don't want to get too political but this seems similar to the situation in North Carolina with the bathrooms.

Yep, and we know how that story ended...

[Flint1979]

The Detroit Tigers are the worst team in baseball and I couldn't be happier.

[Henry]

And it looks like the Cubs are back to their old losing ways...ah well, it was fun while it lasted.

(We'll always cherish their recent glory years, especially 2016!)

[Roadgeekteen]

And it looks like the Cubs are back to their old losing ways...ah well, it was fun while it lasted.

(We'll always cherish their recent glory years, especially 2016!)

Maybe it will be 2124 when they win their next world series.

[Henry]

The clock is now ticking for the A's: Either they get a new ballpark built in Oakland, or seek to relocate elsewhere, and chances are they'll follow the Raiders to Las Vegas.

[NWI_Irish96]

The clock is now ticking for the A's: Either they get a new ballpark built in Oakland, or seek to relocate elsewhere, and chances are they'll follow the Raiders to Las Vegas.

I don't think the A's can succeed in Vegas. I think their best bet is Montreal.

[rawmustard]

I don't think the A's can succeed in Vegas. I think their best bet is Montreal.

I don't think Montreal is clamoring for another MLB franchise. If the Aviators (coincidentally Oakland's Triple-A affiliate) draw significant numbers, it's not unreasonable MLB might want to tap that market. If they were to move to Canada and not be horribly misaligned, Vancouver would be a good option.

[Alps]

I don't think the A's can succeed in Vegas. I think their best bet is Montreal.

I don't think Montreal is clamoring for another MLB franchise. If the Aviators (coincidentally Oakland's Triple-A affiliate) draw significant numbers, it's not unreasonable MLB might want to tap that market. If they were to move to Canada and not be horribly misaligned, Vancouver would be a good option.

I suggest this discussion continue in https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=29306.0.