GhostOfNormMacdonald Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 @Sykotyk I think that's true insofar as college teams have a natural, built-in audience. The Coyotes game I went to wasn't anywhere near the atmosphere as Wild games, but I'm not sure how much that's due to the yotes general incompetence vs being a transient sunbeltcoty sorry for the formatin, mobiletyping had a stroke again ,g 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Doesn't the MLB have a PR department? Shouldn't they be reminding Manfred to stop talking because he's a jackass? 1 Quote POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCMODS Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 (MOD EDIT): Please keep things civil. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCMODS Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 36 minutes ago, SCMODS said: (MOD EDIT): Please keep things civil. Mod edit: Knock it off. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walk-Off Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 NewBallpark.org: Apples and Oranges IMO, this commentary does a great job of articulating a few of the aspects of the #FisherOut / #SellTheTeam movement that I have found to be embarrassingly and frustratingly naïve, even if that movement happens to have a seemingly well-meaning set of goals on the surface. In particular, I think that the author summarizes his main point rather well with the article's second paragraph: "Recently, East Bay politicians and fans settled on a talking point: If Fisher only needed 9 acres and wanted to build only a ballpark, he could’ve done that much more cheaply and quickly at Howard Terminal. If you don’t think about it, it sort of makes sense. But there are obvious problems with the argument." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 It should go without saying that calling for someone to be lynched won't be tolerated Quote PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCMODS Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 28 minutes ago, SCMODS said: Mod edit: Knock it off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SFGiants58 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) Redacted. Edited June 23, 2023 by LMU Quote MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDAWG Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Lights Out said: Doesn't the MLB have a PR department? Shouldn't they be reminding Manfred to stop talking because he's a jackass? The exact opposite of how Gary Bettman feels about Phoenix (although it hasn't worked, I get why from a TV market perspective why Bettman is so bullish on Phoenix). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthStar74 Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 I'm just curious... I know of the issues for the A's regarding the stadium they are at now, as I recall some time ago, cant remember exactly when, wasn't there a big main pipe break that flooded the dugouts and the other areas of the stadium? And then someone pointed out that there need to be renovations or replacements done and also recommended that a new stadium be built to replace the current one? I do wish the A's would stay in Oakland as the team has been there a long time but I can understand why the team gotta have to move due to stadium problems and etc.. just terrible indeed to see another franchise transfer out of Oakland like the NFL Raiders did a few years ago... hopefully maybe at a 11th hour last minute thing a new owner can offer to buy the A's and ensure the team remain in Oakland and finally get a new ballpark to be built asap.. but that's wishful thoughts I would say so... Quote Ice Hockey International Winnipeg Braves (Bobby Hull Division 18-3-0 1st place as of March 14, 2011)2010-11 O'Brien Trophy for Bobby Hull Division championship & Jack Riley Cup for top team in league regular season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 10 hours ago, NorthStar74 said: I'm just curious... I know of the issues for the A's regarding the stadium they are at now, as I recall some time ago, cant remember exactly when, wasn't there a big main pipe break that flooded the dugouts and the other areas of the stadium? And then someone pointed out that there need to be renovations or replacements done and also recommended that a new stadium be built to replace the current one? I do wish the A's would stay in Oakland as the team has been there a long time but I can understand why the team gotta have to move due to stadium problems and etc.. just terrible indeed to see another franchise transfer out of Oakland like the NFL Raiders did a few years ago... hopefully maybe at a 11th hour last minute thing a new owner can offer to buy the A's and ensure the team remain in Oakland and finally get a new ballpark to be built asap.. but that's wishful thoughts I would say so... Honestly a new owner who steps in is the only scenario where the A’s stay in Oakland at this point. But unlike when the Giants had one foot out the door 30 years ago to Florida, the A’s aren’t for sale. And after 20 years of ownership and having no new stadium in Oakland Manfred seems more than happy to help out his buddy Fisher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 9 hours ago, bosrs1 said: Honestly a new owner who steps in is the only scenario where the A’s stay in Oakland at this point. But unlike when the Giants had one foot out the door 30 years ago to Florida, the A’s aren’t for sale. And after 20 years of ownership and having no new stadium in Oakland Manfred seems more than happy to help out his buddy Fisher. Does a new owner even matter at this point? I was under the impression that once the gov signed the bill, it was a binding-done deal and the only remaining formality is the owners approving it (and I can’t believe that the LV funding bill had a contingency in it that allowed for the A’s to get out without penalty if the owners rejected the move… which they won’t.) Quote "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMU Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 12 hours ago, bosrs1 said: Honestly a new owner who steps in is the only scenario where the A’s stay in Oakland at this point. But unlike when the Giants had one foot out the door 30 years ago to Florida, the A’s aren’t for sale. And after 20 years of ownership and having no new stadium in Oakland Manfred seems more than happy to help out his buddy Fisher. Is a new owner really going to have any more luck cutting through the red tape? Oakland’s not innocent in this ordeal so even if there was a fast sale the team would still be stuck in a rodent-infested cesspool for at least another 5-6 years which is completely asinine unless the new owner comes in and blows millions of dollars on temporary bandaids. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 4:50 PM, BBTV said: Does a new owner even matter at this point? I was under the impression that once the gov signed the bill, it was a binding-done deal and the only remaining formality is the owners approving it (and I can’t believe that the LV funding bill had a contingency in it that allowed for the A’s to get out without penalty if the owners rejected the move… which they won’t.) I don’t think they’re required to use the funds if hey don’t move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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