In an in-person meeting with Rob Manfred, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao presented evidence of the city's plan to build the A's a new ballpark. Thao is willing to re-open negotiations to prevent the A's from moving to Las Vegas. Details from Ken_Rosenthal:
“I’ll be very honest. I was obviously upset. This felt really unfair,” Thao said of her reaction to the A’s initial announcement. “But there are no shovels in the ground . And until there is a shovel in the ground and it’s starting to be built, it’s still reality that the Oakland A’s can still be in Oakland. That’s the stance I’m going to continue to take.”Asked if the city would be willing to make an upgraded proposal, Thao said, “Absolutely.
Manfred repeatedly has said the league plans to expand from 30 to 32 teams, but only after the A’s andresolve their stadium situations. The A’s, who must formally apply to the league for relocation, have begun to submit information for that application but have not completed the process, Manfred said.
If the A’s succeed with their plan to move to Las Vegas, Oakland would become an immediate candidate for an expansion club. Thao said, if necessary, she would welcome that possibility. But citing the A’s 55-year history in Oakland, she believes Las Vegas is better suited for an expansion team.The Bay Area television market, including Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose, is the nation’s 10th-largest. Las Vegas, ranking 40th, would be. Thao cited the difference as the No.
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