MLB Expansion and Reallignment

It has been over 10 years since MLB last expanded, yet attendance has continued to rise. Now that MLB had cleaned up its internal problems with Steroids and the Collective Barganing Aggrement, perhaps expansion is in the near future? What two cities would you like to see get MLB clubs?

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Here is my proposal for reallignment, which takes a book from the NFL with 8 regional divisions.  I chose Charlotte and Portland for expansion.  Folks in the Carolinas currently have only the Braves to root for, and Portland would provide a natural rival for Seattle.

NL East

phillies
pirates
orioles
nationals

NL North

cubs
whitesox
cardinals
royals

NL South

braves
marlins
rays
charlotte

NL West

angels
dodgers
giants
a's

AL East

yankees
mets
redsox
bluejays

AL North

twins
indians
reds
tigers

AL South

astros
rangers
dbacks
padres

AL West

mariners
rockies
brewers
portland

108 league games
42 interdivisional games
12 interleague games
8 teams make the division series, best-of-5
4 teams make the league series, best-of-7
2 teams make the championship series, best-of-7
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