Oakland Athletics fans have heavily protested the team’s proposed move to Las Vegas. They have gone to great lengths to prevent the action of keeping the beloved MLB franchise in Oakland. But as the days and weeks have passed, Las Vegas seems closer and closer. A rock drummer recently took a stand against team owner John Fisher.?
This comes when Fisher is trying to complete the?process for 75 percent support. But details still need to be sorted out before the shift can be finalized. This rock drummer has joined hands with Athletics fans at a crucial time.
Dead & Company drummer Jay Lane joins the Oakland Athletics’ fan movement?
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Rock band Dead & Company are enjoying a last hurrah on their Final Tour. The group’s last three shows are at the San Francisco Giants’ Oracle Park. Most recently, the band’s drummer, Jay Lane, wore a distinctive outfit.
Twitter user Casey Pratt shared a picture of Lane wearing the green t-shirt during their concert. He had on a green “SELL THE TEAM” T-shirt in support of the Athletics fans’ protest against billionaire owner John Fisher.?
The @deadandcompany playing at Oracle Park. Drummer Jay Lane is wearing a SELL THE TEAM shirt. pic.twitter.com/6WlM450lv8
— Casey Pratt (@CaseyPrattABC7) July 16, 2023
This is a massive moment as the rock drummer gives the movement a place on their stage. Furthermore, it keeps people aware of the Athletics’ current plight.?
But Fisher is unlikely to sell the team at the moment and is intent on moving to Las Vegas. It will be interesting to see how things develop, but only time will tell the outcome of this situation.
Let’s look at how fans have reacted to Lane’s stance against Athletics ownership.
Fans are happy for the rock drummer’s support
This move by Dead & Company drummer Jay Lane has been treated to massive approval. Fans are excited by his gesture as he questions Athletics owner John Fisher. Some fans said that the move was terrific and lauded him for it.?
Awesome!!!
— Oaklandthree (@oaklandA3) July 16, 2023
Very cool
— Patrick Weseman (@csuhpat1) July 16, 2023
Other fans further called for Fisher to sell the team.?
#SELL 🤘🏼😆🤘🏼
— RailHead (@Ike_spinosa) July 16, 2023
Nice!#SellTheTeam #FisherOut https://t.co/NGgZuuJZNM
— Coach Darrow Verdad (@mule6019) July 16, 2023
There were even fans that were happy that the movement is alive and growing.
The movement is growing! #Athletics #SellTheTeam #FisherOut #OaklandForever #DorisGetYourKid https://t.co/cRwG1nJ0qB
— Cara Marie Wagner (@carabeara13) July 16, 2023
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Such an amazing movement by fans for fans to see this keep growing and hoping for what is best for the club. https://t.co/NKEZ5xwnlR
— Jorge Leon (@Jorgeleon17) July 16, 2023
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As the days go by, the Oakland Athletics? move to Las Vegas seems likelier than ever. But this amazing gesture by Jay Lane keeps fans? spirits alive. What do you think about him wearing the green T-shirt?
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