*Photo from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram*
As MLB tries to figure out ways to play baseball in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a new idea has hit the forefront recently. After plans to play the entire season in Arizona, and then Florida and Arizona, a 3 state system idea has reached the discussion table. MLB teams would use minor and major league facilities in Flordia, Arizona, and Texas to play the 2020 season, according to CBS Sports's RJ Anderson.
The Texas Rangers' brand new ballpark was set to debut this season, with air conditioning and a dome that could safeguard against further delays. In addition, the stadium the Rangers played in for 20 years is still across the street, making more games in Texas possible. Minute Maid Park in Houston could also be used, but that seems unlikely due to how far it is from Arlington, where the Rangers play. In Arizona, Chase Field, home of the D-Backs, is available, as are Marlins Park and Tropicana Field in Florida.
There seems to be guarded optimism surrounding this plan, but it can work. Arizona governor Doug Ducey said they would be willing to host baseball games, while Florida governor Ron DeSantis and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are both eager to bring sports back to their respective states. As I've said before, before any plan can be put into place, MLB and the players association want public health experts to agree to the conditions of whatever plan is put into place before a second training camp can start in order to lead up to the season.
In my opinion, this seems like what I said about the plan to play games in Florida and Arizona while revamping the divisions. MLB is getting desperate to play baseball this year. Obviously, we all love baseball, and I'm rooting hard for it to come back, but so many hurdles need to be jumped and lots of logistics need to be worked out before they can think about voting on a plan. Despite this, I think MLB is doing the proper steps to get baseball players back onto the field as quick as possible.
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