Oakland A's and Tampa Bay Rays Potential Relocation Thread

[LadyStanley]

Kaval: A's to narrow choices for Las Vegas ballpark sites after MLB postseason

Paywall.

Athletics to announce potential Las Vegas ballpark locations after postseason.

 

[MMC]

 

[No Fun Shogun]

To paraphrase a timeless headline about a feud between Ford and NYC....

Rays to St. Pete: Drop Dead!

 

[MNNumbers]

What sort of plan could they possibly have for Tampa which would make financial sense for Tampa (the city?)

 

[Bjorn Le]

What sort of plan could they possibly have for Tampa which would make financial sense for Tampa (the city?)

It’s just pressure to build a stadium, “or else.” Everyone and their dog knows what the Rays are really doing. It’s sending a message to municipal authorities in the Tampa area that Montreal is a serious threat for relocation because they’re ready to move ahead on a split franchise.

It’s looking like Tampa doesn’t have much time left to solve this issue.

 

[cutchemist42]

I just see a plit franchise failing in Montreal.

Either do it right for a market that has already failed, or dont do it all.

 

[LadyStanley]

Alameda County vote a boost for A’s chances in Oakland

After 5 hour meeting, Alameda County supervisors vote 4-1 in favor for tax district to pay for infrastructure related costs of new Athletics stadium. Non binding.

A's still working on Las Vegas as alternative site.

 

[LadyStanley]

Per local news, MiLB Las Vegas Aviators STH and others around the valley sent survey about potential support of MLB franchise, pricing desired, preferred seat location, etc.

 

[LadyStanley]

A’s brass returns to Las Vegas, visit site in Summerlin

Paywall. Athletics brass in town a seventh time, this time looking at site in Summerlin area. Plan was to release top 4 sites in LV area, but things moving fast.

 

[tarheelhockey]

NHL was smart to get into Vegas and capture the hearts of the fans as their first love.

That being said, the market is starting to look awfully crowded.

 

[LadyStanley]

VGK became THE Vegas valley home team with their great response to the October 1 tragedy.

The team took the lead in reaching out to victims/families, first responders (police, fire, paramedics) and medicals, supporting blood donors.

The local boy (former ECHL Wrangler, married local girl), defacto captain Deryk Engelland, addressed the fans (in attendance, and watching) before the first home game and hit just the right note.


NFL Raiders -- some support, but folks still wear/follow their favorite team.

 

[Voight]

It’s just pressure to build a stadium, “or else.” Everyone and their dog knows what the Rays are really doing. It’s sending a message to municipal authorities in the Tampa area that Montreal is a serious threat for relocation because they’re ready to move ahead on a split franchise.

It’s looking like Tampa doesn’t have much time left to solve this issue.

Montreal won't be a serious threat until there is a 100% confirmed plan for a new stadium. Just like Rams to LA wasn't 100% going to happen until Kroenke bought the land and confirmed plans to build a stadium.

NHL was smart to get into Vegas and capture the hearts of the fans as their first love.

That being said, the market is starting to look awfully crowded.

If the NBA expands to Seattle I am almost certain they will add a 32nd team to Las Vegas to counter that.

I had a feeling as soon as one major league opened up shop, the rest would follow. Especially since local governments seem eager to help pay for new stadiums, or in the case of T Mobile Arena, paid for privately.

 

[LadyStanley]

A’s put in offer on potential Las Vegas ballpark site

Athletics put in bid on potential stadium site. Sounds like the move is almost certain to LV. Brass planning trips to LV 1-2 times a month.

Stadium location could be announced in (early) 2022.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

A’s put in offer on potential Las Vegas ballpark site

Athletics put in bid on potential stadium site. Sounds like the move is almost certain to LV. Brass planning trips to LV 1-2 times a month.

Stadium location could be announced in (early) 2022.

Really thinking they end up off strip. Seems the only viable spot on the strip is the empty lot between Fashion Show and Resorts World.

Too bad Station is building a casino in it because there's a huge open lot at 215 and Durango that would've been a great spot. Tons of space and right near the 15/215 interchange

 

[LadyStanley]

Station has land around the valley for future building. (And they still haven't opened Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho nor Texas Station)

 

[LadyStanley]

Firm offers free land if Oakland A’s relocate to Summerlin

Paywall. Upping the ante, the Howard Hughes Company (yes, that Howard Hughes), creator of the city of Summerlin, have offered free land to the Athletics to relocate. (They also had a sweetheart deal of land they offered to Amazon for HQ2.)

 

[BKIslandersFan]

NFL Raiders -- some support, but folks still wear/follow their favorite team.

Doesn't help that they are a circus.

And if A's are going to have same inept, cheap ownership season ticket base in Vegas is gonna dry up quick.

 

[LadyStanley]

Doesn't help that they are a circus.

And if A's are going to have same inept, cheap ownership season ticket base in Vegas is gonna dry up quick.

Given that some players may see a 20%-33% increase in their contract due to lack of state income tax, Athletics in Las Vegas may be able to get some good/better free agents at "decent" price.

 

[DaBadGuy7]

 

[LadyStanley]

A’s reportedly eyeing Tropicana site for possible Strip ballpark

Paywall. LVRJ looks at Tropicana site (35 acres).

 

[LadyStanley]

Sisolak rules out room tax hike, special session for A’s baseball stadium - The Nevada Independent

NV governor won't allow a room tax hike to help pay for stadium.

 

[OG6ix]

So if this lockout goes long I can see it being the final nail in Tampa's coffin - and in a weird twist the MLB returns to Montreal. It's like the reverse of the 1994 strike but instead of killing interest in Montreal it's returning a team back.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

Sisolak rules out room tax hike, special session for A’s baseball stadium - The Nevada Independent

NV governor won't allow a room tax hike to help pay for stadium.

I read this as "We already got what we wanted so there won't be any more handouts"

 

[DaBadGuy7]

So if this lockout goes long I can see it being the final nail in Tampa's coffin - and in a weird twist the MLB returns to Montreal. It's like the reverse of the 1994 strike but instead of killing interest in Montreal it's returning a team back.

Until there is an actual stadium plan that can legitimately happen, I don’t see Montreal getting a team

 

[OG6ix]

Until there is an actual stadium plan that can legitimately happen, I don’t see Montreal getting a team

Apparently they do have a stadium plan with the support of government though it will be mostly private financed. The ownership group has land in the peel basin. They are ready it's almost like MLB is the hurdle now. This two city scenario between Tampa and Montreal is a ploy for Sternberg to get a new stadium and if that does not happen at the same time Montreal will start building a stadium for a full time move. If Tampa gets a stadium then I think expansion will happen.