A thank you to BristowNats who pointed me towards this article from the Hampton Roads Pilot regarding the rumor that the Mets may be vacating Norfolk.
While it doesn’t completely kill the rumor
Ken Young, president of the Tides, reports that last week he had preliminary discussions with Mets CEO Jeff Wilpon, Mets assistant general manager John Ricco, and Mets director of minor league operations Adam Wogan.
Young said that he expects further discussions in the upcoming week and the two parties could reach a deal in the near future. The Tides have been affiliated with the Mets since 1969.
It is sounding less likely the Nationals will be relocating from New Orleans to Norfolk in 2007.