Just a thought - I wonder if at some point it would be worth swapping affiliates with the Chi Sox. Charlotte is a bit closer to us and I think NC is theoretically Nats / Os territory. As for the Chicago, the distance is probably a little less to Rochester. I'll guess Charlotte is more of a transportation hub, so it probably is more functional for Chicago. Better weather, too.
Being a NC native, I would fully support this move. When I was growing up, it seemed like everybody was a Braves or Yankees fan. I rebelled. I was so glad to see DC get a team in 2005, and I jumped on immediately. I am glad the Nats have caught on with a lot of North Carolinians. There is a great Nats presence in eastern NC now.
