MLB to Small Town America: Drop Dead

Not a problem. Lakeland's a very forgettable place. We tried an RV park south of Lakeland several winters ago and one week was more than enough of being there. I can't imagine April through October, when it really gets hot and steamy.

 

Always curious how the MiLB teams in Tampa and St. Pete survived with the Rays there. Similar situation in San Jose with the Cal League Giants vs the parent club in The City, but the Giants own the San Jose team.

 

Why did the Sally League and the Carolina League switch designations?

 

The Cardinals left St. Pete for the Palm Beaches. The Yankees train right next to Raymond James Stadium in a gorgeous spring training park. My guess is the parent team considers the baby Yankees as a loss leader. I know all the time the team was in Fort Lauderdale, it rarely drew 100 fans unless there was a promotion.

 

San Jose is a decent haul from Oracle Park, especially in Bay Area traffic.