I can't blame #Yotes players for not wanting to go to SLC. They'll be playing in a dilapidated 33 year old building that seats 11k many with obstructed views. They'll play there for multiple years until an arena is built. How is that better than a brand new 4600 arena? It isn't.
Plus Phoenix metro is a far bigger area than metro SLC. What's an extra year at the Mullett compared to Salt Lake's situation? Hopefully the @NHL will come to their senses and agree. #Yotes
Wow! Mesa Mayor Giles said he does not foresee any site picked by the #Yotes that would require a public vote because the land would be privately owned. That's HUGE news! I feel a whole lot better now!
Speculation is Meruelo will by the land then sell the rights to the name/trademarks to someone who would buy the team and then Alex would lease whatever buildings including the arena that are built on the land. I think #Yotes fans would be happy if someone else owned the team.
Just watched @ToddWalsh farewell to hockey in AZ. Tears flowing. No one captures the moment the way you do. You always have the right words. I know you'll continue working on #Dbacks baseball but we'll really miss your coverage of the #Yotes. You're the best, Todd! "God speed".
And of course it had to be left to GM Bill Armstrong to break the news the #Yotes will be gone after the final game on April 17th. Alex Meruelo and Xavier Gutierrez are too gutless to tell them to their faces.
Holy shit! If this is even partially correct Ryan Smith is a complete snake and Gary Bettman isn't much better. Again who knows if this is true if it is Alex Meruelo honestly is the victim here. Sure hope we learn the truth! #Yotes
If Meruelo wins the auction he's going to have to spend $68 million minimum. Then build a $3 billion dollar arena and entertainment district for the #Yotes. He's not asking for public money for any of it. The land is generating 0 income right now. The project will generate 1/2