The process of relocating a minor league baseball franchise : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

Relocating a minor league baseball team is a long and tedious process. In order to understand why an owner would choose to relocate a franchise, this paper will first examine the success minor league baseball has experienced in the past few years. The research will examine both the advantages and demographics associated with minor league baseball. The second part of this paper explores each of the various steps involved in relocating a team by focusing on the Hamilton Redbirds' move from Ontario, Canada to Frankford, New Jersey.