Forbes, which brought you the evaluation that Kevin McHale is the best GM in sports, has now decided that the Vikings are the fourth-most likely team in pro sports to move to another city. To be fair: that evaluation is at least based in some more accepted fact; and judging by current satisfaction rates, some folks might not be sad to see the Vikings go. Nonetheless, we send you the link via yahoo and invite you to dissent. Here is a snippet (and thanks to swarmswarmswarm for sending it to us, even it was in a mean-spirited way).

What do the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Florida Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Islanders and New Orleans Hornets all have in common?

Dreary stadiums they don’t own and stalling businesses eager to rake in more cash. In other words, they’re all ripe for a move. And that means city or state governments around the country can expect them to come calling for help financing a new venue.

Based on franchise valuations, revenue and attendance trends over the past few years, the most stagnant team businesses – those with the greatest likelihoods of hitting the road at some point – are those stuck in outdated arenas and stadiums. While market size drives local sponsorship deals and TV money, souped-up venues that drive revenue through high ticket prices, luxury suites and corporate packages are the order of the day. You don’t have that, you’re not in the game.

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