I agree with Redbird. Our experience has been nothing but positive on our Showcase team. I think it is important if you want to get looks and you have the talent to get on a team that will open doors, which not all Showcase teams do. Scouts from colleges seem to show up for the Canes, Richmond Braves and Dirtbags. I have heard of complaints that some "Showcase" teams charge a bundle and few if any scouts come to their games... I think you have to choose a team that will bring out the scouts. So I couldn't agree with you more about those teams, that want the big bucks, but can't produce a single player offer and there are quite a few in NoVA. I'm not sure if my boy played for the local Legion team he would get the same exposure.
I think Legion is great opportunity for some. There are kids that don't want to play in College, and for those who are eligible play after their first year at College, so it offers excellent competition, but I don't think it offers the same exposure.