As someone who grew up attending games in Oakland, it bothers new Met Paul Blackburn that his former team is moving.
As someone not only drafted and developed by the A’s, but who grew up attending games at the Coliseum, it bothers Paul Blackburn that Oakland is losing its beloved MLB franchise.for three or four seasons until a new ballpark can be constructed for the team in Las Vegas. A franchise that began in Philadelphia before moving to Kansas City and then Oakland will be the Las Vegas A’s no later than 2029.
Through all the animosity A’s fans have held toward ownership, Blackburn was grateful none of it extended to the players. “You play on the road and get used to that setting and environment on the road and no one’s cheering for you, but at least there’s energy in the stadium,” Blackburn said. “You come back to Oakland after that, it’s a little different. Especially if you’re starting that first game back at home, you walk out there and look around and there’s a lot of empty seats.”
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