Gregg Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Owners approved the move this morning. https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2023/11/16/mlb-owners-approve-oakland-as-relocation-to-las-vegas-in-unanimous-vote/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) Schools over stadiums lawsuit seems to be the only chance left. As an A's fan for 35 years, this sucks. Taking one of the oldest franchises with over 55 years in a huge market to one of the smallest markets in the league. Makes no sense. Such a greedy POS. Edited November 16, 2023 by Mark80 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Mark80 said: Schools over stadiums lawsuit seems to be the only chance left. As an A's fan for 35 years, this sucks. Taking one of the oldest franchises with over 55 years in a huge market to one of the smallest markets in the league. Makes no sense. Such a greedy POS. I totally agree as a fellow A's fan I don't like it and no matter what the Vegas teams calls itself I can't bring myself to root for it. Guess I might move on to being a Blue Jays fan. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Wow. Oakland hemorrhaging another sports franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 There is so much baseball history in Oakland. But the greedy John Fisher and the rest of MLB don't care about history. Good luck in Vegas. You're going to need it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 "Slot machines out on the concourse! We'll make a fortune!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) Well... They did move from Philadelphia first to Kansas City, then Oakland. They did spend almost just as much time in Philly as Oakland. Live by the sword, die by the sword. 8 minutes ago, Draconator said: There is so much baseball history in Oakland. But the greedy John Fisher and the rest of MLB don't care about history. Good luck in Vegas. You're going to need it. 9 minutes ago, Fleezoid said: Wow. Oakland hemorrhaging another sports franchise. That's how it works in declining areas that at one time may have hemorrhaged from other areas. Edited November 16, 2023 by ExiledInIllinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Let's see if they can get that retractable roof stadium built on 9 acres. My money is on no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) Don't worry... They will be gifted a WorldSeries in under 5 years. At least Buffalo teams never moved. Is it better to be left hanging on a leash or move? Thank God we have an international border w/Toronto or we'd go the way of the dodo 🦤 Oakland teams in the BayArea! Edited November 16, 2023 by ExiledInIllinois 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 52 minutes ago, Draconator said: Let's see if they can get that retractable roof stadium built on 9 acres. My money is on no. They better have a roof. Could you imagine playing baseball outside in Vegas from June thru mid-September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Draconator said: There is so much baseball history in Oakland. But the greedy John Fisher and the rest of MLB don't care about history. Good luck in Vegas. You're going to need it. Great fans and history….agreed……but Oakland itself isn’t what it once was. And that stadium……..yikes. Not saying greed isn’t part of this mix, but it’s not all greed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Its a shame. A classic franchise way over 100 years old has no place in Las Vegas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 The City of Oakland and The A's were super close to a new stadium being built on the Pier in Downtown Oakland. Then at the last minute, the A's backed out and said the city was giving no financial aid. Total lies by the A's. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 The Giants blocking them from moving to San Jose was BS. I hope A's fans don't support them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 51 minutes ago, Gregg said: They better have a roof. Could you imagine playing baseball outside in Vegas from June thru mid-September. A strong possibility exists that the A's could move for 2024, playing outdoors in their Tripple A stadium until the new stadium is built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Draconator said: The City of Oakland and The A's were super close to a new stadium being built on the Pier in Downtown Oakland. Then at the last minute, the A's backed out and said the city was giving no financial aid. Total lies by the A's. I believe the mayor said today that they have $938m to fund their part 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Mike in Horseheads said: I believe the mayor said today that they have $938m to fund their part I can't remember the new mayor's name, but she has been VERY vocal in dispelling everything the A's have been saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I guess Oakland will just have prisons left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 42 minutes ago, stuvian said: I guess Oakland will just have prisons left And Raiderfans. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: And Raiderfans. 🤔 one and the same 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.