Chicago White Sox Could Reportedly Move to Nashville As Ballpark Discussions Take Shape
The Chicago White Sox's lease with Guaranteed Rate Field runs out in six years and the team is starting to have discussions about what comes next.
The team could extend its lease at its current home, which they've played in since 1991, or could look for a new ballpark, or could reportedly relocate to Nashville, Tenn., which is always on the short list of cities to get a major league team.
From an article in the Chicago Tribune on Tuesday:
According to a Crain’s Chicago Business report, the Sox are considering a move from the place they’ve called home since 1991 when the team’s lease expires six seasons from now.
No decision is imminent, according to the report, which lists a new stadium in the city or suburbs and relocating to Nashville, Tenn., among the possibilities.
The article also details that Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf might look to sell the Sox.
The fans have Major League Baseball teams have seen this before: A team wants a new ballpark and they want to avoid paying for it themselves, so they threaten to move if the taxpayers don't pay up.
It doesn't mean it's not a legitimate threat, but it is certainly play number one from the playbook. The Milwaukee Brewers have also recently used a possible relocation threat.
It's virtually impossible to envision the White Sox leaving Chicago, a place they have played since 1901.
The White Sox are in the midst of a terrible season overall, currently sitting at 49-76. They are in fourth place in the American League Central.
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