The final rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” sung by the Oakland A’s faithful at the one-of-a-kind Coliseum.
The tears are flowing freely after this one.
#Athletics#RootedInOakland
“John, you’re a serial penny pincher, you destroyed your family’s great name and legacy because of your cheapness…I can go call 3 billionaires right now that will buy the team!” -@LarryBeilABC7
A’s are pushing the boundary between sadness and anger. We say feel your anger today but don’t let it and the A’s get the best of you tomorrow or any of the remaining 3 games. #FJF
One last thought before I turn off my phone:
Oakland raised nearly $1B / LV raised $380M
Oakland asked for $20m/yr and expansion assurances/Sacramento apparently asked for NO rent and got no expansion assurances.
Oakland Stadium Deal: 55 acres of Waterfront Property.
LV Stadium Deal: 9 acres stadium only.
The Town went above and beyond, but got undercut at every turn. Can't make a deal with someone that doesn't want to make a deal. Just like you can't buy a team that isn't for sale.
Oak stayed firming knowing giving up too much guaranteed a path to LV. Sac paved the road to Sin City for them.