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Portland's public funding commitments, while significant, position it closely alongside Salt Lake City, which has $900 million earmarked for a potential baseball team. Both cities are now contenders for an MLB franchise, whether via expansion or relocation of an existing team.
Despite this advancement, the journey to securing a team is fraught with obstacles. There are likely to be local opposition and zoning challenges that could complicate plans. The urgency for a stadium and public financing is apparent, but the complex realities of MLB expansion remain daunting.