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Post by azbob643 on Apr 5, 2024 17:59:20 GMT -5
Thought it sounded familiar. How 'bout the Las Vegas AArdvarks...the AA's. Why does the A's need to vacate Oakland when they can stay there till Las Vegas stadium is up and running. The A's owner must of had a dispute to warrant a quick exit. I believe their lease was up at the Coliseum and they were in negotiations to renew it for a short term. The city of Oakland made them an offer they chose not to accept. |
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Post by laurenfrances on Apr 5, 2024 18:04:57 GMT -5
Why does the A's need to vacate Oakland when they can stay there till Las Vegas stadium is up and running. The A's owner must of had a dispute to warrant a quick exit. I believe their lease was up at the Coliseum and they were in negotiations to renew it for a short term. The city of Oakland made them an offer they chose not to accept. If A's only sell about 3,000-3,500 tickets, a smaller less expensive facility might be the way to go. |
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Post by azbob643 on Apr 5, 2024 18:08:54 GMT -5
I believe their lease was up at the Coliseum and they were in negotiations to renew it for a short term. The city of Oakland made them an offer they chose not to accept. If A's only sell about 3,000-3,500 tickets, a smaller less expensive facility might be the way to go. Yep...the minor league ballpark they'll be playing in has a 14,000 seat capacity. Should be plenty for them. |
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Post by Max on Apr 6, 2024 13:07:09 GMT -5
If A's only sell about 3,000-3,500 tickets, a smaller less expensive facility might be the way to go. Yep...the minor league ballpark they'll be playing in has a 14,000 seat capacity. Should be plenty for them.
I don't know what happend, but at one time didn't San Jose want a MLB team?
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Post by azbob643 on Apr 6, 2024 13:19:58 GMT -5
Yep...the minor league ballpark they'll be playing in has a 14,000 seat capacity. Should be plenty for them.
I don't know what happend, but at one time didn't San Jose want a MLB team?
I just don't believe that area can/will support 2 MLB teams. I like the move to Las Vegas. |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Apr 6, 2024 14:47:07 GMT -5
I live 30 minutes from Oaklan Coliseum and I can tell you it is a dump. It would be hard to imagine another MLB Park in more need of repair. I do know the A's wanted to build a new stadium and the City of Oakland was adamant no public funds would be used. Oakland has lost three major sports franchises because in some part they are unwilling to make investments in them. The City has a lot of issues so I can see prioritizing funds elsewhere but I still think they are being penny wise and pound foolish. Successful sports franchises can bring revenue to a city and boost surrounding businesses.
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Post by azbob643 on Apr 6, 2024 14:55:55 GMT -5
I live 30 minutes from Oaklan Coliseum and I can tell you it is a dump. It would be hard to imagine another MLB Park in more need of repair. I do know the A's wanted to build a new stadium and the City of Oakland was adamant no public funds would be used. Oakland has lost three major sports franchises because in some part they are unwilling to make investments in them. The City has a lot of issues so I can see prioritizing funds elsewhere but I still think they are being penny wise and pound foolish. Successful sports franchises can bring revenue to a city and boost surrounding businesses. I've been to the Coliseum, or whatever it's been called at any particular time. I've also had the discussion as to whether public funds should be used to build pro sports facilities. My argument has been there is usually a substantial ROI to the community when public funds are used...Coors Field being a prime example. But, as you said, the city of Oakland also has many issues that require perhaps a better use of public funds...I know there were demonstrations re public education being one. |
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Post by ypaterson on Apr 6, 2024 16:41:05 GMT -5
I live 30 minutes from Oaklan Coliseum and I can tell you it is a dump. It would be hard to imagine another MLB Park in more need of repair. I do know the A's wanted to build a new stadium and the City of Oakland was adamant no public funds would be used. Oakland has lost three major sports franchises because in some part they are unwilling to make investments in them. The City has a lot of issues so I can see prioritizing funds elsewhere but I still think they are being penny wise and pound foolish. Successful sports franchises can bring revenue to a city and boost surrounding businesses. Voters in Kansas City just rejected a plan to use tax dollars to build a new home for the NFL Chiefs. Maybe there is just a national mood against such projects this year. www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/voters-reject-jackson-county-stadium-measure-for-kansas-city-chiefs-royals/ar-BB1kYL5p |
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Post by inger on Apr 6, 2024 17:56:45 GMT -5
I despise the reality that tax money is spent on a business that takes in millions in profits, yet I do understand the public benefit. Now if only city admins could see the damage they do when they rob education coffers to find the money, then we’d have something going…
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Post by mattski on Apr 6, 2024 18:36:11 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcomes everyone I’m Australian, so hopefully there’ll be lots of opportunities for comparative studies in our respective use of the English language  I recall a Yankee fan from Australia posting on the YES board..."Ausfan" ? Yeah, That was me |
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Post by stefanie on Apr 6, 2024 19:45:03 GMT -5
There was some talk about the A’s playing here in Reno, the Diamondback’s triple A team, the Reno Aces. By the way, Jordan Montgomery is pitching tomorrow.😄.
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Post by rizzuto on Apr 6, 2024 21:42:06 GMT -5
I live 30 minutes from Oaklan Coliseum and I can tell you it is a dump. It would be hard to imagine another MLB Park in more need of repair. I do know the A's wanted to build a new stadium and the City of Oakland was adamant no public funds would be used. Oakland has lost three major sports franchises because in some part they are unwilling to make investments in them. The City has a lot of issues so I can see prioritizing funds elsewhere but I still think they are being penny wise and pound foolish. Successful sports franchises can bring revenue to a city and boost surrounding businesses. I am always in the minority because I enjoyed attending games at the Coliseum. I understood that it was a more a football stadium and not a ballpark per se. Never had a bad time taking in a game there. Everyone was friendly, great conversations with old-time Athletic's fans. I suppose if I was a season ticket holder, I might have wanted more for my money. Still, Oakland is a tough sell right now. Even In-N-Out Burger left Oakland due to crime and danger to their employees. |
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