Houston Astros moving to the Junior Circuit?? [View All]

[madinmaryland]

If the Astros are forced to move to the American League, they shouldn’t go quietly…or cheaply.

Since a move to the junior league could cost the Astros major dollars, they should hold out for, well, big bucks, or at least a big return.

Some believe that Jim Crane doesn’t have much wiggle room since the other 29 owners could essentially decide his fate even before approving him as the owner of the Houston Astros. But if lame duck owner Drayton McLane has any stroke, he should be championing the Astros 50-year-old status in the National League or serving the list of demands on MLB Commissioner Bud Selig.

Back in 1997 when the Brewers moved to the National League, it was widely considered a positive move for the organization and a winning hand financially. Interestingly, you may recall the Royals had the first oportunity to switch divisions, but turned down the invitation. For Houston, changing leagues would certainly be fraught with risk, especially during a rebuilding period.

Read more: http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2011/09/09/astros-shouldnt-move-to-the-al-without-a-fight-and-a-big-return/