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 Speaking at a Baseball Writers Association of America luncheon at
the All-Star Game in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Manfred said a list of
potential cities has been compiled. MLB has not added teams since
1998 when the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Tampa Bay Rays were
brought into the fold.
"Maybe one of the reasons I got this job is, I'm bullish on this
game," Manfred said.
"I think we are a growth business, broadly defined. And over an
extended period of time, growth businesses look to get bigger. So
yeah, I'm open to the idea that there will be a point in time where
expansion may be possible."
The list of potential cities for expansion or relocation could
include Montreal; Charlotte, N.C.; San Antonio; Portland, Ore.; Las
Vegas; Oklahoma City; northern New Jersey and Mexico City or
Monterrey, Mexico.
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St. Louis Cardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal will not pitch in the
All-Star Game after experiencing arm soreness during a throwing
session the previous day.
Rosenthal told National League manager Bruce Bochy and Cardinals
manager Mike Matheny about his arm and the three agreed it was best
for the pitcher to sit out the midsummer classic in Cincinnati,
MLB.com reported.
The right-hander has 26 saves and a 1.49 ERA with 15 walks and 45
strikeouts in 42 innings this season. Rosenthal previously
experienced some arm soreness in June.
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The Phillies' lone All-Star is doing his best to force his way out
of Philadelphia. Closer Jonathan Papelbon, never shy about asking
for a trade from the cellar-dwelling Phillies, ramped up his
campaign in Cincinnati ahead of the All-Star Game.
"I signed up with a team that won 102 games (in 2011), and I
expected certain things," he said.
"It didn't happen, and I've tried to ride that ship and keep my
mouth shut as much as I can, but it's time for the Phillies to
you-know-what or get off the pot.
"I feel like three years is plenty enough time to ride it out, so to
speak."
Papelbon, 34, is making $13 million this year, and his $13 million
option for next year would vest if he finishes 48 games in 2015. At
the break, he has finished 29 games and is 14-for-14 in save chances
with a 1-1 record and a 1.60 ERA. (Editing by Andrew Both)
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