The A's have announced they are severing ties with Oakland after 56 years and making a minor league ballpark in West Sacramento their interim home before the expected move to Las Vegas for the 2028 season.
The A's appear close to severing ties with Oakland and making a minor league ballpark their interim home before the expected move to Las Vegas.The Athletics have announced they are severing ties with Oakland after 56 years and making a minor league ballpark in West Sacramento their interim home before the expected move to Las Vegas for the 2028 season.
"Oakland offered a deal that was fair to the A's and was fiscally responsible for our city," Mayor Sheng Thao said in a statement. "We wish the A's the best and will continue our conversations with them on facilitating the sale of their share of Coliseum site. The City of Oakland will now focus on advancing redevelopment efforts at the Coliseum."
Oakland initially offered a five-year lease with a team opt-out after three, with $97 million due the city regardless of the length of the term. Other demands included the team agreeing to sell its half of the Coliseum site to a local developer, which would allow the city to go forward with a redevelopment project that includes three sports venues, housing and retail.
The Sacramento RiverCats are owned by Kings owner Vivek Ranadive, a friend of Fisher's whose goal is to bring big league baseball to California's capital city. He sees the A's -- even on a temporary basis -- as a three-year audition for the city to get on Manfred's short list for MLB expansion. The other consideration is for Sacramento to position itself as a viable option if the Athletics' deal in Las Vegas falls through.
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