Oakland Athletics relocation to Las Vegas thread: Move to Vegas approved by MLB owners - Will play in Sacramento for 3-4 years

[John Price]

They had some fans waving Sell flags between some innings last afternoon at Camden Yards lol

 

[GKJ]

What I wonder is if they do end up in Sacramento instead of Vegas, how many of their fans will stick with them? Sacramento is a day trip for Oakland residents.

It will depend on the other I guess. Based on driving, it’s only like a half hour longer than if they would’ve moved to San Jose.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

What I wonder is if they do end up in Sacramento instead of Vegas, how many of their fans will stick with them? Sacramento is a day trip for Oakland residents.

can't imagine the River Cats (which is a Giants affiliate) would sign off on that long-term; Oakland already has a presence in Vegas w/ the Aviators (51s)

 

[IU Hawks fan]

can't imagine the River Cats (which is a Giants affiliate) would sign off on that long-term; Oakland already has a presence in Vegas w/ the Aviators (51s)

The affiliate would move (maybe even to Oakland).

No need for a AAA team if MLB comes. Atlanta & Twin Cities are the only 2 markets with both.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

The affiliate would move (maybe even to Oakland).

No need for a AAA team if MLB comes. Atlanta & Twin Cities are the only 2 markets with both.

doubt in either case either affiliate would move.... because why would Sacramento agree to this temporary agreement then since they are the primary tenant there.....

 

[Cas]

doubt in either case either affiliate would move.... because why would Sacramento agree to this temporary agreement then since they are the primary tenant there.....

You buy off the River Cats' owner and allow him to become a part-owner of the Sacramento A's (or even sell him the entire team/a majority). Ranadive then moves the River Cats elsewhere.

 

[adsfan]

LMAO

As someone not from the Midwest I never really realized how big a thing there is between Illinois and Wisconsin, but I've learned. It's remarkable considering how nice literally everyone from Wisconsin I've ever met is.

Thank you for your kind words. Most people from here are pretty nice. It is part of why I stayed.

Originally, I am from Ohio. I moved here in 1981 and was surprised at the dislike of people from Illinois. Not everybody from Wisconsin feels that way, but it is a healthy percentage, maybe 10%.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Thank you for your kind words. Most people from here are pretty nice. It is part of why I stayed.

Originally, I am from Ohio. I moved here in 1981 and was surprised at the dislike of people from Illinois. Not everybody from Wisconsin feels that way, but it is a healthy percentage, maybe 10%.

I am originally from Upstate NY and we bitch about NYC constantly, so I get it.

 

[adsfan]

I am originally from Upstate NY and we bitch about NYC constantly, so I get it.

My wife is from Jamestown, NY.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

My wife is from Jamestown, NY.

Southern Tier, that's definitely upstate. There are some pretty areas east of there.

 

[GKJ]

My wife is from Jamestown, NY.

Does your wife know Natalie Merchant? Was she in 10,000 Maniacs?

Wait, is your wife Natalie Merchant?

 

[adsfan]

Does your wife know Natalie Merchant? Was she in 10,000 Maniacs?

Wait, is your wife Natalie Merchant?

She is not Natalie. She did grow up around the corner from Dennis Drew. I believe that she knew the older brother of another band member. It is a small town!

 

[John Price]

 

[John Price]