What would a major league franchise be worth at that point?

It has a population of over 7,000 and several major franchises have set up there.

Based on our performance, I feel we deserve a shot at a major league franchise.

Neither has a major league professional franchise in any sport.

Let me tell you what a major league franchise does for a city.

Montreal is the only city which has lost a major league franchise since 1901 without eventually getting another team.

"It is the most important aspect in the eyes of the major league franchises."

The concert world played major league franchise to popular music's farm team.

The team has served as a farm club for two major league franchises.

We have three and four teams in markets where previously there was only one major league franchise.