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2013 Oakland A's thread

Dec 17, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Originally posted by InconvenienTTruth21:
I agree with everything you said
It is a pipe dream and it's oakland pretending like they're trying to keep the A's

Its not just Oakland, MLB is doing the same thing, just kicking the can down the road further, not giving a f**k whatsoever. As long as Oakland keeps the charades up about coming up with viable sites, it allows the MLB to throw their hands up and deflect the issue entirely.
Dec 17, 2013 at 11:51 AM
i hope mlb can make wolfe sell the a's to that clorox guy and have them build that ballpark by jack london square. I would LOVE to see that.
Dec 17, 2013 at 11:52 AM
Originally posted by pdizo916:
i hope mlb can make wolfe sell the a's to that clorox guy and have them build that ballpark by jack london square. I would LOVE to see that.

Don't hold your breath on that. Most of these stadium scenario's that are being proposed are absolute pipe dreams, being thrown out there more to look like something is being done when in reality, nothing is being done.
Dec 17, 2013 at 12:02 PM
I still think that the A's best bet for long-term success is to move to San Jose. I haven't seen any way that they could realistically stick around in Oakland, find a proper new stadium site and have any expectation of drawing much larger regular attendance there.
Dec 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
I still think that the A's best bet for long-term success is to move to San Jose. I haven't seen any way that they could realistically stick around in Oakland, find a proper new stadium site and have any expectation of drawing much larger regular attendance there.

im afraid you're right. If they do move to SJ, it's going to cut into the Giants profit; thus, decreasing payroll. I know the G's would have the eastbay rights, but still....
Dec 17, 2013 at 12:11 PM
Originally posted by pdizo916:
im afraid you're right. If they do move to SJ, it's going to cut into the Giants profit; thus, decreasing payroll. I know the G's would have the eastbay rights, but still....

I think the Giants would do just fine, the A's would be located further away than they are now and the Bay Area truly is big enough for two teams to split up.
Dec 17, 2013 at 12:16 PM
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
I think the Giants would do just fine, the A's would be located further away than they are now and the Bay Area truly is big enough for two teams to split up.

How about the A's moving to Sacramento?

But of course I'd have to buy the mlb package on dish.
Dec 17, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Originally posted by pdizo916:
How about the A's moving to Sacramento?

But of course I'd have to buy the mlb package on dish.

Yeah, I think Shaq might have something to say about that.

Wouldn't be shocked to see the Giants b***h about that either though. In reality, the Giants I think are hoping that the A's either get sick and tired of waiting and pack up and move out of state completely, or the rest of the owners get fed up with revenue sharing and vote to contract the A's and Devil Rays. From everything I've heard, the Giants don't seem to want the A's in San Jose, Oakland or anywhere else within a 500 mile radius.
Dec 17, 2013 at 12:32 PM
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Yeah, I think Shaq might have something to say about that.

Wouldn't be shocked to see the Giants b***h about that either though. In reality, the Giants I think are hoping that the A's either get sick and tired of waiting and pack up and move out of state completely, or the rest of the owners get fed up with revenue sharing and vote to contract the A's and Devil Rays. From everything I've heard, the Giants don't seem to want the A's in San Jose, Oakland or anywhere else within a 500 mile radius.

So the Giants are the new evil empire of the west coast?
Dec 19, 2013 at 8:27 AM
Rumor now has it that Lacob and Gruber have an interest in buying the A's. Problem is that Lew insists that the team isn't up for sale.

Dec 19, 2013 at 2:05 PM
Originally posted by DaDDieO:
Rumor now has it that Lacob and Gruber have an interest in buying the A's. Problem is that Lew insists that the team isn't up for sale.

Damn. How much money does those n***as have?!?! Are they going to move them to San Francisco, too?!?!
Jan 8, 2014 at 11:10 AM
Bump for fun.
Jan 9, 2014 at 8:32 AM
A lot of talk lately about acquiring the Japanese thrower, Tanaka. Rumor has it that we're either very interested, or just driving the price up.

If we were to add him to our staff, WHOA!
Jan 10, 2014 at 4:12 PM
Originally posted by DaDDieO:
A lot of talk lately about acquiring the Japanese thrower, Tanaka. Rumor has it that we're either very interested, or just driving the price up.

If we were to add him to our staff, WHOA!

Perhaps, he's going to cost more than 100 million. Why on earth why the A's would seriously consider him when they cannot keep their own players? Better you guys than the Dodgers.
Jan 14, 2014 at 4:10 PM
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