Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 20:22     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
I still think the Commanders will move to Loudon near the silver line. this would also move it further from the Ravens fan base and closer to their practice facility. The dc city councilors will never approve a Commanders stadium in the city, even if Mayor Bowser tries her hardest to lure them to the RFK site.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 20:14     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The Lerner family must be psyched. They can now ask for a retractable dome and a tank full of sharks with laser beams on their heads. The city now has zero negotiating power.


Meh, Virginia is no longer a stalking horse for the commanders or nats. The state of Maryland is already bending over and thinking of England for the Os which the Ravens ready to demand at least what Angelo’s gets. This actually give the city some leverage


Your comment makes no sense.


The state of Maryland is preparing to give the orioles a ton of money to stay in Baltimore. The ravens will demand equal concessions to anything the Os get. That’s going to tap out Maryland. They are not going to turn around and offer the nats a stadium. Virginia will be giving Ted $1 billion, probably over the objection of local voters. There will be no appetite to get a baseball team too. DC now has leverage over the Lerners


I don’t think VA is done courting the Commanders. In fact, Youngkin’s deal shows Harris and his minions the art of the possible.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 20:09     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:how would alexandria approve a 20,000 seat arena without public comment? some of those residents don't even want a duplex to be built next door.


I’m sure they will provide plenty of opportunities for people to voice their dissatisfaction or support, but this is Alexandria, so all the public comment is just theater. I live here and I’m pretty excited for all of it!
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 20:07     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:No way they will be able to use the area more than 10% a year. Might as well tear it down. What a disaster!


DC could turn the arena into the District’s central homeless shelter. It is transit-accessible and there’s incredible capacity.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 20:05     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
I’m looking forward to the announcement tomorrow. This will really burnish the legacy of the governor and Alexandria mayor.

I do however lament DC’s loss. Downtown continues its long downward spiral. It was our “Madison Square Garden”. Oh well. Maybe Potomac Yards will finally become somewhat interesting.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 20:05     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Tom Sherwood reports that event tents are set up at the Virginia site for an official announcement tomorrow of the big move to Virginia.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 20:02     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
how would alexandria approve a 20,000 seat arena without public comment? some of those residents don't even want a duplex to be built next door.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 19:58     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Gov. Youngkin is a deal-making master of the universe. Go Virginia!


Except for the FBI HQ...



And except for the Washington Football team and except for winning the Senate and the house and getting anything done..
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 19:47     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The Lerner family must be psyched. They can now ask for a retractable dome and a tank full of sharks with laser beams on their heads. The city now has zero negotiating power.


Meh, Virginia is no longer a stalking horse for the commanders or nats. The state of Maryland is already bending over and thinking of England for the Os which the Ravens ready to demand at least what Angelo’s gets. This actually give the city some leverage


Your comment makes no sense.


The state of Maryland is preparing to give the orioles a ton of money to stay in Baltimore. The ravens will demand equal concessions to anything the Os get. That’s going to tap out Maryland. They are not going to turn around and offer the nats a stadium. Virginia will be giving Ted $1 billion, probably over the objection of local voters. There will be no appetite to get a baseball team too. DC now has leverage over the Lerners
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 19:43     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The Lerner family must be psyched. They can now ask for a retractable dome and a tank full of sharks with laser beams on their heads. The city now has zero negotiating power.


Meh, Virginia is no longer a stalking horse for the commanders or nats. The state of Maryland is already bending over and thinking of England for the Os which the Ravens ready to demand at least what Angelo’s gets. This actually give the city some leverage


Your comment makes no sense.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 19:39     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:The Lerner family must be psyched. They can now ask for a retractable dome and a tank full of sharks with laser beams on their heads. The city now has zero negotiating power.


Meh, Virginia is no longer a stalking horse for the commanders or nats. The state of Maryland is already bending over and thinking of England for the Os which the Ravens ready to demand at least what Angelo’s gets. This actually give the city some leverage
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 19:35     Subject: Re:Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:The WP is likely correct, so city will not have access to the space for housing or other projects



If the teams leave, DC has every incentive to declare any tax breaks capital one gets void and tax the hell out of the arena
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 19:34     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
As long as the new gym has dedicated exclusive use bike lanes I’m for it.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 19:31     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
No way they will be able to use the area more than 10% a year. Might as well tear it down. What a disaster!
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 19:30     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:DC deserves it for not taking the crime/homeless situation in Chinatown seriously.


Yep. Hopefully we can get rid of some of the unhinged council members now that voters see the consequences of their soft-on-crime policies.