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The Dreamers' vision is ambitious, but it is coupled with uncertainty over whether Major League Baseball would support two teams in such close proximity. Geographically, Orlando is only about 90 minutes from Tampa, creating significant market overlap. This restricts opportunities for new franchises as MLB typically favors stability over volatile moves; the proximity becomes a hurdle to expansion considerations.
Critically, Orlando attracts a staggering 74 million tourists annually, a factor leveraged by proponents arguing it presents a viable market for professional baseball — a claim that stands in contrast to established tourist destinations such as Las Vegas, with significantly different demographic profiles.