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A slot for Vegas looms.(Baseball)

The Sporting News

| May 10, 2004 | Rosenthal, Ken | COPYRIGHT 2004 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Imagine walking out of a casino and into a ballpark. Imagine Celine Dion throwing out the first pitch one night and Wayne Newton the next. Imagine wedding ceremonies during the seventh-inning stretch.

I don't know if major league baseball would succeed in Las Vegas. I do know the city merits serious consideration even if the Expos move to Washington D.C., their most logical destination.

Some major pro sports league eventually will put a team in Las Vegas. It might as well be MLB.

For all his faults, commissioner Bud Selig has a chance to create an impressive legacy. He deserves credit for introducing revenue sharing, expanding the postseason and ...

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