The only reason he would is to make sure the team can sign other players to keep the team around him competitive.
My guess is he wants to play in a real baseball town packed with its own passionate home fans every night. DC is not just a mediocre baseball city it is a lousy sports town all around. Cubbies here he comes
It's not a lousy sportstown. It's because of fans like you and your attitude why people have this perception. It's not the greatest no, but it's no lousy.