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13 years

The ICON/Taylor arena meeting was 100% positive and attended by over 150 people. Mark my words: A new downtown arena will be built.

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@SactownKingsFan

7 years

My wrestling friends will understand this. 😂

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@SactownKingsFan

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This is why MLB owners voted 30-0 to approve the relocation of the Oakland A’s with no details, no renderings, no stadium financing plan, no TV deal, no season ticket drive, no corporate deals, etc. MLB is using Oakland as an example to other cities. Pay to stay or relocate.

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@PHNX_Dbacks

4 months

Ken Kendrick on the possibility of the Diamondbacks leaving Arizona: "There are opportunities available ... It's not where we are spending time or energy. We may run out of time in Phoenix. We hope that won't happen."

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@SactownKingsFan

5 months

“Mayor Goodman told Front Office Sports that she believes the team’s plans at the Tropicana site don’t make sense and that the team ought to stay in Oakland.” I’d love a follow up comment from Manfred on what the Vegas mayor said.

Las Vegas Mayor: A’s Plans ‘Don’t Make Sense’

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman applauds the city’s rise as a sports destination with one exception: the Oakland A’s.

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@SactownKingsFan

18 days

“It’s time for Manfred and the other owners to tell Fisher: “Enough! Either go back to Oakland and work on a deal there or sell the team to somebody who will.” The Las Vegas A’s are a laughingstock and an embarrassment to baseball. So too is John Fisher.”

Bill Madden: Yankees’ Plan B after losing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto is working out just fine

For the better part of three months last winter Hal Steinbrenner had his Yankee minions feverishly chasing after 25-year-old Japanese pitching prodigy Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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@SactownKingsFan

9 months

Joe Lacob: 2010: Bought Warriors for $450M Paid $1.4B for Chase Center 2023: Warriors are worth $7.56B & projected to pay $167M luxury tax 4 NBA titles John Fisher: 2005: Bought A’s for $180M 2023: A’s worth $1.2B, gets revenue sharing & lowest payroll at $56M 0 MLB titles

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

Here is the ticket stub from the first @SacramentoKings home game.

🦁Marnie@TheKings🦁

@MarnieAtKings

1 year

@SactownKingsFan @SacramentoKings I would love for you to post it !! I find it so fascinating !!

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@SactownKingsFan

3 months

No one can blame the fans. Fans react due to the team owner’s decisions. Over a decade ago we experienced it in Sacramento. John Fisher is the steward of the Oakland A’s. Fisher failed Oakland A’s fans. Fisher failed Oakland. Fisher failed Northern CA. Fisher failed Fisher.

Frankie Cartoscelli

@FCartoscelli3

3 months

Almost time for first pitch in Oakland, but the Coliseum is quite empty. The parking lot is a different story, as thousands of fans are currently participating in an Opening Day boycott.

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

I loved how @MayorShengThao and her team flew to Seattle to meet with @MLB Commissioner Manfred about Oakland. She kept the meeting private and respectful of @MLB All Star festivities. That’s leadership. I’m still not convinced the A’s will move to Vegas. This is the way.

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

If that’s the case then it would make more sense to let the new ownership group buy the A’s, keep them in Oakland, and build a new stadium. Meanwhile let Fisher get an expansion team in Vegas as he gets several years to build his stadium and market his new team to the fans.

Bob Nightengale

@BNightengale

10 months

Sunday Notebook: Christian Walker emerging from the shadows to lead #Diamondbacks to playoffs; the mess in Washington; Mark Grace on fans missing his ABs during HR chase; notes

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@SactownKingsFan

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I expect the A’s to release information on their design team and their renderings soon. For over a year I believed Fisher is MLB broke and he reminds me of the Maloofs from the Kings relocation saga. 🧵 1

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@SactownKingsFan

8 months

Great turnout by Oakland A’s fans for the press conference with @MayorShengThao , @Kaplan4Oakland , @MikeOpera , etc. Respect to my friends at @Oakland68s , @LastDiveBar & @HTWcoalition . Keep fighting the good fight. Keeping the A’s in Oakland is bigger than baseball.

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@SactownKingsFan

5 months

Should be noted: ✅ $380M public subsidy ✅ blocked replies on A’s social media ❌ temporary stadium 2025-2027 ❌ Corporate sponsorships ❌ Season tix drive ❌ Stadium financing secure ❌ Renderings ❌ Fixed or retractable roof? ❌ Predevelopment & construction timeline

Mick Akers

@mickakers

5 months

Should be noted: The Trop site (and entire LV Strip) is not in the city of Las Vegas, it’s in unincorporated Clark County, which is governed by the Clark County Commission. Goodman has been tying to lure a major pro sports team to downtown LV for years, which is city of LV.

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

I hope @MayorShengThao goes to Seattle during the All Star Game festivities. She could talk to @MLB team owners, media and Manfred. @KJ_MayorJohnson fought on our behalf by going to Houston for @NBA 2013 All Star Weekend. He spoke to other @NBA owners and media about Sacramento.

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

Oakland: 55 acres of residential units (with affordable housing), office, retail, hotel, performance center, a park, a stadium, jobs, civic pride, waterfront access, etc. Vegas: 35 acres with 9 acres for a stadium & jobs. Vegas = just baseball Oakland = Bigger Than Baseball

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

Fisher said Oakland didn’t have the financial resources to complete the project. I find it ironic that Fisher, given his financial situation, is concerned about Oakland’s. Any MLB owner would jump or do backflips for what Oakland has done. Keep the faith. This is the way.

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

So what happened on Feb 15, 2024? 1. Oakland met with the A’s for the first time since April 2023. 2. @MayorShengThao announced a $25M contract to complete access improvements to the historic & working waterfront. 3. Joe Lacob interviewed on the A’s. Twists & turns & timing.

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

In April, Fisher announced the A’s are moving to Vegas even though it’s not a done deal. In the purchase agreement for their half of the coliseum property they still owe $65M. They must pay within 180 days of making that announcement. Can Fisher afford that by Oct 17?

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

Fisher has broken his silence. Why? He doesn’t owe anyone an explanation. He just needs to sell the idea of relocation to other MLB owners using facts. IMHO I’m seeing a lot of red flags. Being in Vegas doesn’t guarantee a winning team or signing big time free agents.🚩 🧵 1/9

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@SactownKingsFan

9 months

Fisher is MLB broke and IMHO has no plans to see it through with Vegas. If he was serious about Vegas, he wouldn’t accept a tiny 9 acre site with no ancillary development. If Fisher was serious about Vegas then he would have remained at the original 49 acre site. 🧵 1/5

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@SactownKingsFan

5 months

“Owner John Fisher declined an opportunity for an interview by reporters on Thursday.” Of course he did.

Manfred 'disappointed' if no A's Vegas park by '28

As some uncertainty still hovers around the move of the Oakland A's to Las Vegas, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is confident the plan will come together in time, both in the short and longer term.

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

Tip of the cap to my friends at @LastDiveBar and @Oakland68s . Today was a labor of love for their community and “more than 10,000” attended. The story isn’t over. Fisher needs a lot of financial help to cross the finish line. The A’s belong in Oakland.

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@SactownKingsFan

11 months

A new stadium in Oakland was about $1B. Fisher walked away because he can’t afford it. He goes to Vegas, gets free land, & $380M public subsidy. This isn’t news to me but now he needs to sell a portion of the team for equity. Fisher shouldn’t own a MLB team. He’s MLB broke.

Nevada Independent

@TheNVIndy

11 months

Although the Oakland A's are still awaiting the MLB's decision on relocation, the franchise is already working to secure private financing for a new stadium, including "one of the largest equity contributions" ever from the family of owner John Fisher.

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

The best thing about being in Los Angeles is leaving Los Angeles with a win by our @SacramentoKings . #BusinessTrip #LightTheBeam

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@SactownKingsFan

11 months

This isn’t just a movement or a revolution. It’s bigger than baseball. Despite what some might say and with what we know so far, it’s not over for Oakland. It’s far from over. Oakland A’s fans: Keep fighting the good fight. This is the way.

Uprooted

@uprootedoakland

11 months

It’s going to keep happening. It’s going to keep gaining momentum. It’s not going away until John Fisher sells the team. Every night these chants happen, every night they’re recognized, MLB is forced to face their failures. #Athletics #RootedInOakland

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@SactownKingsFan

11 months

A🧵on my thoughts on the A’s relocation saga with what we know as of today. Fisher went from 55 acres in Oakland to 49 acres in Vegas and then to just a stadium on 9 acres. They’ll get “creative” with the stadium design meaning cheap. Fisher was given free land. 🧵 1/6

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

I had a chance to chat with @NBA Commissioner Adam Silver at the @Golden1Center during game 2 of the NBA Playoffs. He still remembers me from my role in leading the community’s efforts to help save our @SacramentoKings . #BiggerThanBasketball

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@SactownKingsFan

2 years

Kings fans: Welcome the newest King, Keegan Murray: Capital Jet Center 5885 Flightline Cir Sacramento CA 95837 1:23 PM Go Kings!

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

I’m biased but this picture is awesome.

Iconic Sonics

@Iconic_sonics

4 months

There isn’t a better sports team photo than this one. We challenge you to show us otherwise! 💚💛 @Super70sSports @SeattleSonics

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@SactownKingsFan

11 months

Fisher walked away from a near deal in Oakland that was < $90M. Gap stock dropped considerably in recent years. Fisher put up A’s & Quakes as collateral for a recent loan. Fisher wanted up to $500M from NV & 49 acres. Now at $380M & 9 acres. Sounds to me he’s MLB broke.

360Vegas Keren

@360vegasKeren

11 months

@AthAesthetics @VitalVegas The A’s are now facing ‘hurdles’ in the Vegas plan. Commissioner is talking to Oakland mayor. A’s have no financing. Vegas had been the pretty, younger girl brought in to make the current girlfriend jealous. I’ll take the under on the A’s moving to Vegas.

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@SactownKingsFan

11 months

This is just a preseason game but this is not the first time an opposing team’s fans took over a Vegas stadium. It won’t be the last time.

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@SactownKingsFan

3 months

I love Sacramento. It’s my home. Oakland is like my second home. A’s fan since 1982. Kings fan since 1985. I helped lead the community’s efforts to help the city save the Kings. I understand it’s about money & politics. It’s up to NBC Sports Bay Area. The A’s belong in Oakland.

Oakland A's

@Athletics

6 years

We want to assume control of the Coliseum in exchange for paying more than $135 million of City and County debt. We want to own our 🏡. This is more than a slogan. #RootedInOakland

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@SactownKingsFan

5 months

So he’s basically saying he’s MLB broke and needs all the help he can get. Yet he never tried selling minority shares of the team in Oakland to make it work.

Howard Stutz

@howardstutz

5 months

A’s owner open to selling minority shares of team to Las Vegas investors In an interview following his first public speaking appearance in Vegas, John Fisher says selling small stakes creates a connection with the community. @TheNVIndy

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@SactownKingsFan

5 months

Fisher wouldn’t send Stomper to Seattle for the All Star Game festivities but will send him to this dog and pony show in Vegas.

Mick Akers

@mickakers

5 months

Stomper making the rounds at Preview Las Vegas, where the A’s are scheduled to update their relocation process. #vegas #athletics #mlb

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@SactownKingsFan

8 months

"Oakland is ready to go now. Oakland is ready. We have a deal. We have the fans and don't give me any bullshit about not having the fans. We obviously have the fans. We have the money committed more than what they have even asked for." - @MayorShengThao

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is Reaffirming Oakland's Support For The A's

Mayor Thao joins the Roast to break down the resolution the City of Oakland is voting on to reaffirm support to the A's, and also shed light on dealing with ...

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

The door is still open. Let’s go Oakland!

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

Used the Google Machine to find the purchase agreement for the coliseum property between the A’s and county. It says the A’s still owe $45M. They announced they’re relocating to Vegas on 4/19. They must pay in full within 180 days. That’s 10/16.

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

Imagine going from a lot of empty seats during a relocation saga to season ticket memberships being sold out with a waitlist. I hope to see the same outcome for Oakland A’s fans.

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@SactownKingsFan

5 months

Since becoming an owner of the Oakland A’s, John Fisher never gave an interview. That is until he gave three as the relocation vote was just months away. Now all of a sudden he has given multiple interviews. It’s like he’s trying so hard to sell his BS but no one is buying.

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@SactownKingsFan

8 months

Biggest takeaway for me was @MayorShengThao said shovels can be in the ground for Oakland in less than a year.

Casey Pratt

@CaseyPrattABC7

8 months

Caught up with @MayorShengThao right after the STAY Press Conference. Here's a snippet of our convo.

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

If I’m an Oakland official then that’s not going to work for my constituents. Oakland has the advantage. Time isn’t on Fisher’s side. He already missed deadlines, no renderings or stadium financing, etc. Let him sweat it out. At some point someone bails him out or he sells.

MPG

@xempee

4 months

"The A’s hope that agreeing to share the stadium with the soccer teams and selling their share of the Coliseum complex would be sufficient enough effort for the city to agree to extending the lease at the ballpark." None of those conditions look to me like SELLING THE TEAM

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@SactownKingsFan

9 months

The things said by @IamTrevorMay about John “MLB Broke”Fisher wasn’t the first time by a MLB player. Earlier this year @C_Bass419 did too but he didn’t mention Fisher by name. Who in their right mind would want to sign as a free agent to play for a team owned by Fisher?

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@FoulTerritoryTV

1 year

"I just think if you're not in the game to try to win a World Series, then I don't think you should be an owner." @C_Bass419 keeps it real. #FTLive

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

John Fisher, as steward of the Oakland A’s, poked the bear (fans) and said he was hurt when the bear reacted. Fisher continues to poke the bear.

Anti-Fisher by Design

@AsFanByDesign

10 months

@EastBay_Sports I’m at the game today and would be happy to showcase how cheap John Fisher is by sharing photos of closed/understaffed Coliseum locations. #SellTheTeam #FisherOut

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

On my way to Phoenix. Go Kings and light the beam!

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

“We’re focusing all our attention on Las Vegas now.” Kaval on 4/19 Tagged some to double check. A’s announced relocation out of Oakland on 4/19. Correct? That begins 180 days to pay all unpaid Annual Purchase Price Components of $45M. Correct? A’s have until 10/16. Correct?

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

Hanson mentioned three options. A’s with Fisher. A’s with new owner. New team, new owner with A’s brand. Reminds me of what KJ said to NBA on the Kings. Kings with Maloofs, Kings with new owners or new team with new owners. Very good quote by Hanson.

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@SactownKingsFan

5 months

Things are getting louder from the national media with how bad Fisher has handled this relocation process. Fisher hasn’t followed the playbook. Lots of boxes remained unchecked. I’m still waiting for Fisher to deliver a stadium financing plan.

Passan: Latest on Oakland A's stadium plans, Las Vegas move

Even after securing their move to Vegas, the A's are facing an uncertain future -- including, crucially, where they'll play next season.

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

Some notes: MLB Players Association is closely monitoring A’s affairs including owner John Fisher’s actions (lowest payroll and attendance) Union must sign off on any interim site

MLB union chief expresses ‘concerns in Oakland’ as A’s seek move to Las Vegas

Major League Baseball Players Association chief Tony Clark addressed issues with the...

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

Awesome job by @Oakland68s and @LastDiveBar in putting together and organizing Fans Fest. Love to see so much passion from Oakland A’s fans as today is about the Oakland community. Keep fighting the good fight. Let’s go Oakland! #FansFest

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@CaseyPrattABC7

4 months

#FansFest2024 is popping.

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@SactownKingsFan

3 months

The entire baseball world, sports world and the world in general all know about how Fisher has mishandled his stewardship of the Oakland A’s. It doesn’t matter where the A’s play in 25-27. It’s if Fisher can finance a new stadium or not. That’s all that matters at this point.

The Associated Press

@AP

3 months

Oakland Athletics fans boycott home opener outside stadium in protest of Las Vegas move

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@SactownKingsFan

11 months

Hello @Ken_Rosenthal . Was wondering what you’re hearing now with the A’s relocation saga. Asking for a friend. Lots of them. Oakland A’s fans and baseball fans every where have united in their support of keeping the A’s rooted in Oakland. Thanks!

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@Ken_Rosenthal

11 months

What I’m hearing:

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@SactownKingsFan

7 months

7 years ago today. Despite everything we know, I’ll take the relocation to Vegas more seriously once Fisher puts pen to paper and shovels are in the ground. Pretty pictures and a ceremony doesn’t mean anything but a photo op.

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@SactownKingsFan

9 months

Fans & city must work together. We did in Sacramento to keep our Kings & build new downtown arena. Oakland A’s fans are counting on scaled-down HT plan to a full city council vote & pass before MLB owners meetings in mid-Nov. @Janani4Oakland @DanKalb @carroll_fife @LastDiveBar

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@nickdanoff

9 months

@Kaplan4Oakland I see you retweeted the below. Does that mean we can count on you bringing a scaled-down Howard Terminal plan to a full City Council vote before the MLB owners meetings in mid-November, and doing everything in your power to pass it? Thank you!

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@SactownKingsFan

3 months

I love Sacramento. I love the Oakland A’s. But this is something I can’t get behind for so many reasons. Fisher is the cancer. Him selling to an ownership group to keep the team in Oakland is the cure.

Marcos Breton

@MarcosBreton

3 months

The ⁦ @Athletics ⁩ to Sacramento? Yes, please In a toxic divorce between the Athletics and Oakland, Sacramento is the antidote | Opinion Subscribe to the Sacramento Bee app here:

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

Been an A’s fan since before the Bash Brothers. The A’s belong in Oakland. Earlier today I wore my A’s gear while standing in front of a pyramid at Chichen Itza in Mexico. #OAKtogether

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@SactownKingsFan

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Even though MLB voted to approve relocation for Fisher to Vegas, there’s still a lot of things that need to be done. He needs to secure a private loan. How much? What is the interest? How much actual cash will be put down? 🧵 1

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@SactownKingsFan

2 years

Saw this @SacramentoKings shirt in Mexico.

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

On our way to meet with others to watch our @SacramentoKings take on the @LAClippers . There’s at least 40 of us (maybe more) sitting together in the lower level at @cryptocomarena . Go Kings! #BusinessTrip

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@SactownKingsFan

5 months

In the last two days we have read or heard from @Ken_Rosenthal , @JeffPassan and @DavidPSamson on the latest with Fisher’s relocation attempt. They’re not buying what Fisher is selling.

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

I agree with @CaseyPrattABC7 on if the A’s leave Oakland, there won’t be an expansion team in Oakland. Fisher needs a lot of financial help. He needs the $70M TV deal, sell his half of coliseum property & minority shares. If not I think he sells the A’s.

Casey Pratt - Las Vegas Can See The A's Scam From A Mile Away

ABC 7's Casey Pratt joins The Roast to provide us with the latest updates in the ongoing battle between A's fans and A's ownership to keep the A's in Oakland...

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@SactownKingsFan

6 years

Five years ago today @TheHungryFan tweeted @SacramentoKings to Seattle as a done deal. I was always 100% Kings would not relocate. I promised myself after Kings saga I would vacation in Hawaii. Today is that day. Mahalo. #SacramentoProud #BiggerThanBasketball

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@SactownKingsFan

8 months

“Late Tuesday night, Leon crossed paths with Fisher once more and pleaded, “Do the right thing.” Fisher turned to someone at his table and said, “I am doing the right thing.” For who or what, John? Selfish. Ego. Greed. Desperate. Is this how MLB wants to be represented?

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

John Fisher has the piece of paper that says he owns the Oakland @Athletics , but the team belongs in Oakland. As a steward of the A’s, Fisher needs to do the right thing for the fans, the community, the team itself, and the league along with his family’s reputation and legacy.

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@DmoWriter

1 year

I wrote about the A's for the @ringer . I tried to get it all, from the spitefulness of what's been perpetrated against A's fans (and Oakland), to the history-making way those fans fought back. Sorry it's so long—blame John Fisher. #SellTheTeam #Athletics

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@SactownKingsFan

3 months

No one can blame the fans or the Oakland officials for any of the things you mentioned. This is all on John Fisher. Fisher is the steward of the Oakland A’s. This is the responsibility of Fisher.

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@MrJayBenz

3 months

There has never been an American professional sports franchise is a more dire situation than the Oakland A’s in every facet: current talent, future outlook, farm system, stadium, revenue, morale, ticket sales, TV ratings. I can’t believe it’s gotten to this point

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@SactownKingsFan

11 months

Fisher’s plan is to get a loan and sell a portion of the team for equity. He’s MLB broke. That’s why he walked away from Oakland. I’ll always remember what Clay Bennett said. The key to ownership is local ownership. My guess is Fisher tries to sell to a Vegas billionaire.

Nevada Independent

@TheNVIndy

11 months

Although the Oakland A's are still awaiting the MLB's decision on relocation, the franchise is already working to secure private financing for a new stadium, including "one of the largest equity contributions" ever from the family of owner John Fisher.

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

Kaval said Oakland’s biggest challenge was the timeline in getting a binding agreement before they lose revenue sharing. He blamed the “organized funded opposition.” Now there’s a NV PAC led by a teacher’s union. No comment by A’s. Still no updates on the ceremonial signing.

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@SactownKingsFan

5 months

I’ll translate. He’s MLB broke.

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@LVSportsBiz

5 months

Athletics owner John Fisher said he “gave everything he had” to try to keep the A’s in the bay area

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@SactownKingsFan

8 months

MLB & Fisher are ashamed and hoping this clown show will all be forgotten the sooner, the better. This will be a HUGE black eye for MLB. More so than how the NBA relocated the Sonics to OKC to be rebranded as the Thunder.

Casey Pratt

@CaseyPrattABC7

8 months

If you were proud of what you were doing wouldn’t you want to show it off? The A’s/MLB’s silence and lack of transparency in this process speaks volumes.

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

As I said last night… “I bet there will be good news for Oakland A’s fans before this ever happens.” Good news…major good news just dropped. Mayor Thao met with Manfred on Sunday like I said she needed to do. That wasn’t a prediction. That was a spoiler. Let’s go Oakland!

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

“A formal celebratory signing ceremony will be announced in Las Vegas in the coming weeks.” - June 15, 2023 It’s now July 11, 2023. Still no updates. I bet there will be good news for Oakland A’s fans before this ever happens.

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@SactownKingsFan

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Oakland city leaders will hold press conference & vote on resolution re-affirming city’s support for A’s. I believe mayor gets a vote to break a tie. 5-3 will be good enough. 6-2 or 7-1 is one I’ll take. 8-0 sends strongest message to MLB. It doesn’t get any better than that.

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

“We love the can-do spirit of the community.” - @DaveKaval to @howardstutz What part of the community is he talking about? There were no grassroots effort/fan movement from Vegas to bring MLB. It’s been crickets before & after NV rushed a $380M gift.

After five years, A’s rejected a $12B waterfront ballpark site in Oakland for 9 acres on the Strip...

After pursuing Howard Terminal, the Oakland A's opt to move to Las Vegas instead of securing a new stadium in the East Bay. Read more here.

thenevadaindependent.com

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

Oakland A’s fans: Enjoy tonight’s outcome. The battle has been won, but the war is not over. Keep fighting the good fight. For Vegas, it’s just baseball. For Oakland, it’s bigger than baseball. Let’s go Oakland!

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@SactownKingsFan

7 months

“Now that the Oakland A’s have Major League Baseball’s approval to move to Las Vegas, they should be ready to spend whatever it takes to sign prize free agent Shohei Ohtani and bring him to Vegas.” 🤣🤣🤣

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@SactownKingsFan

5 months

“…she (Thao) is talking with prospective ownership groups willing to accept the city’s proposal for a new ballpark at Howard Terminal or possibly one at the same location as the team’s current home, the Oakland Coliseum.” Others can make it work in Oakland. Fisher = MLB broke.

Ken Rosenthal

@Ken_Rosenthal

5 months

Oakland mayor: Maybe John Fisher’s Las Vegas plan isn’t viable for the A’s. Story:

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

Great job by @owenpoindexter in summarizing A’s potential move to NV. 4 parts stick out (see attached pics). Bally’s is heavily leveraged. A’s won’t get media $ outside of Bay Area. Fisher’s been working w/ Goldman Sachs for a year. Still no deal. Investors likely skeptical.

Front Office Sports

@FOS

4 months

The A’s are preparing to move to Las Vegas—but will play at least one more season at the much-maligned Oakland Coliseum amid fan protests. @owenpoindexter has everything you need to know about the ongoing situation around the team’s attempted relocation ⤵️

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@SactownKingsFan

9 months

The heart and soul of the Oakland @Athletics . You won’t find a more passionate fan base like this in Las Vegas.

Casey Pratt

@CaseyPrattABC7

9 months

Giant Oakland flag and banner reading OAKLAND WILL NEVER QUIT in right field. #Athletics

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@SactownKingsFan

5 months

Relocation checklist: ✅ $380M public subsidy ❌ Corporate sponsorships ❌ Season tix drive (w/deposits for 10k season tix) ❌ Stadium financing secure (family is helping - won’t say how much) ❌ Renderings ❌ Fixed or retractable roof? ❌ Predevelopment & construction timeline

FOX5 Las Vegas

@FOX5Vegas

5 months

Plenty of questions still surround the stadium on the Strip

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@SactownKingsFan

18 days

Today from @TheAthleticMLB : MLB Player Poll 2024: Worst organizations, the most overrated peer, best vibes guy and more. Oakland A’s = voted as worst. “The reasons players listed were varied, but mostly involved an organization’s lack of spending or player development.”

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@SactownKingsFan

8 months

How many of those years were wasted on a wet dream of San Jose, Fremont & any place other than Oakland? Could’ve easily sold a % of the team to close the gap and/or built years ago. His legacy would’ve been cemented as something good. Instead he agreed to desperate deal in NV.

Talkin’ Baseball

@TalkinBaseball_

8 months

A’s owner John Fisher spoke with three protestors at the owners meetings in Texas and told them his patience had run out after 18 years of trying to find a solution to keep the team in Oakland

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

Oakland A’s fans and city leaders played it by the rules. Fisher hasn’t. Fans took off their gloves with SELL. Oakland mayor took off her gloves by saying the A’s lied. Politics and money. Finger pointing. In politics it can get ugly. Very ugly. Get your popcorn ready.

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@SactownKingsFan

5 months

The Angelos family sold the Baltimore Orioles for $1.725B. Now rumor and innuendo has it that Arte Moreno could be next by selling the Los Angeles Angels. So many continue to wait to find out when and if John Fisher will do the same with the Oakland A’s.

BTH

@BeyondTheHalo

5 months

MLB Network Radio host Jim Memolo said today that somebody who has worked in MLB told him “the #Angels are about to sell.” “Arte Moreno’s about to sell, according to this person.” The same person also speculated Mark Cuban as a potential buyer.

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@SactownKingsFan

8 months

"I'm a big believer in the revenue opportunity in Las Vegas.” - Kaval Left 55 acres opportunity in Oakland to 49 acres in Vegas. Settled on 9 tiny acres with no ancillary development. Needs $175M from GLPI, $380M public subsidy and a waived relocation fee of $300M+. Sounds iffy.

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

Just another reason why this relocation attempt is the most unprofessional in American professional sports history. It’s a total clown show.

Foul Territory

@FoulTerritoryTV

4 months

"At the end of the day, I don't think they know." @RossStripling says the @Athletics held a team meeting at the beginning of camp addressing possible relocation options, how to handle the media, etc... ▶️

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

OPINION: Mayor Goodman was right: A’s in Las Vegas doesn’t make any sense @schausmichael absolutely nailed it. NV lawmakers blindly approved $380M to Fisher without any real details and proof of real renderings, stadium financing, etc.

OPINION: Mayor Goodman was right: A’s in Las Vegas doesn’t make any sense - The Nevada Independent

Read current Nevada news from The Nevada Independent: Opinion - Mayor Goodman was right: A’s in Las Vegas doesn’t make any sense. Read more >>

thenevadaindependent.com

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@SactownKingsFan

9 months

In April 2012, NBA Commissioner David Stern worked with the city of Sacramento and the Sacramento Kings owners to close the gap to seal a deal. Stern agreed to let the Kings borrow $67M through the NBA’s line of credit and authorized $7M of NBA cash. Manfred is no Stern.

Brodie Brazil

@BrodieNBCS

9 months

Nothing amazes me anymore.

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@SactownKingsFan

8 months

Major props & respect to @Jorgeleon17 of @Oakland68s & @209tacos of @LastDiveBar . They have put so much time, effort, & their own money to help be a voice for Oakland A’s fans. Props to @HTWcoalition for doing their part too in working with all parties including city officials.

Oakland 68s

@Oakland68s

8 months

We are bringing 150 stAy shirts to the Oakland City Hall press conference on 11/7. They will be given out to fans on a first come first serve basis. Whether you are coming or not, please consider donating to our efforts to create and fund them at

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@SactownKingsFan

26 days

“John would not take on any activity that he was not financially capable and excited to do.” Wolff said. Wolff said the quiet part out loud. Fisher could not finance a stadium in Oakland or the Bay Area. That’s how I’m interpreting his quote.

John Shea

@JohnSheaHey

26 days

How A’s owner John Fisher might pay for his stadium on the Las Vegas Strip -- what experts say (both optimistically and pessimistically), what Fisher says, what team says: via @sfchronicle

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

Like I’ve been saying for quite sometime now. Despite what we have heard in public and with what we know as of today, it’s not over for Oakland. The A’s belong in Oakland. Patience and timing. This is the way.

OaklandStadiumWatch

@OakStadiumWatch

10 months

From @MayorShengThao : “We have lined up people here wanting to buy this team. There are viable people ready to buy the Oakland A’s, and MLB can give the expansion opportunity to the Fishers in Las Vegas if they want that.”

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

Appreciate this solid reporting on what’s going on with the Oakland A’s. Reminds me a little of the Sacramento Kings relocation saga. Our saying was Maloofed. John Fisher is trying to deceive money out of Vegas/NV. They’re being catfished.

Dennis Shanahan

@dennis_shanahan

1 year

Talking Oakland @Athletics Howard Terminal - Vegas John Fisher stadium debacle on the 6pm news in Sacramento.

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

Fisher couldn’t build in Oakland. He can’t in Vegas despite so much help already from free 9 acres, $175M from GLPI, $380M from NV & no MLB relocation fee. He needs more help in $500M from investors. Cost will be more than $1.5B along with cost overruns. Fisher is MLB broke.

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

John Fisher: You have a paper that says the A’s are yours. It belongs to more people than just you. The A’s aren’t just an asset in your portfolio. The fan base & community are counting on you to do the right thing. If you love baseball keep the A’s in Oakland. This is the way.

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

You can’t make this stuff up. How can anyone take Fisher and or Kaval seriously? This reminds me of what @VitalVegas has been saying for months…no one takes the A’s (Fisher and or Kaval) seriously.

Maury Brown

@BizballMaury

4 months

He thinks the new ballpark will be transformative like Camden Yards. He believes the A’s to Vegas is like the Dodgers to Los Angeles. And he’s serious. A’s President Dave Kaval Is Having Delusions Of Grandeur About Relocating To Las Vegas READ:

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@SactownKingsFan

7 months

If this report is accurate then this A’s relocation saga just got more interesting. 🧵 1

An Interesting Nugget About the Oakland Athletics' Relocation to Las Vegas

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that there are major repercussions if Oakland Athletics' owner John Fisher tries to sell his team following relocation to Las Vegas.

www.si.com

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@SactownKingsFan

7 months

“But one story that hasn’t gotten as much attention is one that could kill the A’s stadium outright. Where will they get the funding?” Still waiting for Fisher to put pen to paper. Unless he cuts a lot of corners, IMHO stadium will cost more than $1.5B.

MLB approved the Oakland A's move to Las Vegas, but there might be a catch

MLB approved the Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas. But one story that hasn’t gotten as much attention is one that could kill the A’s stadium outright. Where will they get the funding?

knpr.org

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

Let me know when Fisher checks all of the boxes. Especially on how he will be able to fund a stadium. They still don’t know the true cost. 🚩 So with what we know today, I’m still not convinced the A’s will relocate to Vegas. The A’s belong in Oakland. This is the way. 🧵 9/9

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@SactownKingsFan

2 years

Things are back to normal as we are once again wearing our @SacramentoKings gear proudly. #BusinessTrip #SacramentoProud

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@SactownKingsFan

10 months

In relocation sagas it’s always about politics & money. Finger pointing too. I’d rather see Fisher’s books. He put up A’s & Quakes as collateral for a loan. Gap stocks have tanked. He’s MLB broke. This is a PR spin job by the A’s & for the A’s. Nothing against @BizballMaury .

Maury Brown

@BizballMaury

10 months

I was given access to the A’s financial information; a rarity. Everything from revenue sharing to central funds to RSN fees. A’s Financial Details Reveal John Fisher’s Claim Of $40 Million Losses For 2023 via @ForbesSports

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@SactownKingsFan

3 months

Tomorrow could go in any direction. A’s could agree to a deal with Oakland. A’s could continue to negotiate with Oakland. A’s could agree to go to Sacramento. Then the next date to look at will be April 9 as @EduOverStadiums has a court date for oral arguments on SB1.

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@SactownKingsFan

9 months

The John Fisher Bullshit Tour continues with its next stop with the Silicon Valley Business Journal. This time Fisher backtracked on what he told ESPN about PayPal Park being “already outdated.” Fisher is like a used car salesman.

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@SactownKingsFan

1 year

Agree with you on @KJ_MayorJohnson & Maloofs. Biggest reason why @SacramentoKings are still in existence is because of David Stern. There’s a street named after him. I’d love to see @MayorShengThao fly to Seattle for the All Star Game & speak to @MLB owners along with media.

Dennis Shanahan

@dennis_shanahan

1 year

Final thought... One reason the @SacramentoKings didn't move to Seattle is Sacramento had a mayor who literally stood before NBA owners and refused to let it happen. (The Maloofs were also willing to sell.) Oakland needs @MayorShengThao to be extremely proactive right now. 5/5

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@SactownKingsFan

4 months

✅ 9 free acres ✅ $175M GLPI ✅ $380M NV ❌ 25-27 stadium ❌ Renderings ❌ $1.1B stadium financing plan ❌ Local investors ❌ Corporate sponsors ❌ Season ticket drive ❌ TV & radio deal ❌ Non relocation agreement ❌ Community benefits & lease agreement

Tropicana owner: ‘The A’s are still finalizing stadium plans’ - The Nevada Independent

Read current Nevada news from The Nevada Independent: The A’s are still finalizing stadium plans. Read more >>

thenevadaindependent.com

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