“A major mistake for Major League Baseball and all of its franchises,” says Andy Dolich of the proposed move.
Oakland Athletics fans hold up banners in the right field stands during the A’s game against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. Editor’s Note: Major League Baseball owners are scheduled to meet Nov. 14-16 in Nashville, during which time they are expected to vote on the A’s proposed move to Las Vegas.
Relocating this franchise to Las Vegas would be a major mistake for Major League Baseball and all of its franchises, including the A’s for years to come. The Athletics franchise became an essential part of the hearts, minds, souls and philanthropic programs of the community. You can add in Billy Ball, Krazy George, Charlie O the Mule, Stomper the Elephant, colorful uniforms, a mechanical rabbit, White Shoes, Moneyball, Dot Racing, the Drummers, a Press Box possum and multiple Hall of Famers.
Why did MLB originally state the A’s would have to pay $500 million dollars to relocate to Las Vegas and then reverse the decision to no fee? John Fisher has owned the A’s for 18 years. He bought the team for $180 million. As of today Forbes Magazine has it valued at $1.2 billion dollars, 28th of the 30 MLB franchises. Many sports economists believe that his play is totally focused on increasing his net asset value. If the A’s ever have heavy equipment digging out a ballpark foundation anywhere, his dysfunctional franchise team could double in value.* Many of the workforce in Vegas are part of a 9-5 market.
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