Going to the place that has a base where you want to live is great and all but in my 5 years in the regional game I have had 4 different bases. Although eagles basing situation seems to be stable. DFW, ORD, and MIA are always gonna be there in some form.
Eagle has alot of movement scheduled this year and if American continues to recall and then hire eagle will have massive movement for years. You will probably only sit reserve a very short time.
American is considering selling eagle. If that happens eagle may be in for some shrinking and competition for American connection flying.