Milwaukee Brewers Edge Towards an Oakland Athletics-Style Destiny as ‘Man Who Hates Baseball’ Strikes With Masterplan Again

While baseball fans look to get behind their team, sometimes a team needs to take a hard call. And with the Oakland Athletics already odds on for relocation, another team in the league has joined the conversation in an unexpected turn.

Most teams across the country have a special connection with local fans. The memory of going to a ballgame with family is often a treasured memory for most. But despite the love some franchises feel in a city, the inevitable looks to be on the cards. A move away from the city if funding legislation isn’t taken up fast.

NL Central Leaders Planning a Move Away?

League Commissioner Rob Manfred, too, in certain remarks, has indicated that the franchise may have to look away from the city if no new legislation is passed by this fall to ensure the upkeep of the Brewers’ home stadium. And while not reading too much into it initially, the team too is now making some noise.

The Milwaukee Brewers are rollicking in 2023. The Brewers lead their division, with 63 wins so far. And while they look like a nail-in for the postseason and perhaps even the pennant is in the offing. But only a few would have expected discussions about the franchise moving away from the city to start this season.

The Brewers certainly enjoy large home support at American Family Field. If recent attendance is any indication, there is no lack of local support for the franchise. But the stadium’s upkeep and its costs may rare their ugly heads in a freak move.

Is a Move away for the Brewers necessary?

According to a recent report published by the franchise, the funding provided by the State of Wisconsin could be insufficient. If going by the current legislation, the funding would fall short of the required upkeep of the American Family Field. And while the situation is different from the Oakland Athletics, the fans’ reactions remain the same. They want the franchises to stay.

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Given that the state essentially holds ownership of the ballpark, it should be reasonable to anticipate that they will provide the necessary funding. If even to maintain the ballpark’s quality for at least the next seven years, which corresponds to the length of the lease.

However, if the state shows no intention of fulfilling this responsibility, the team will need to look at its options. The team may need to begin considering other potential locations. Relocation is a time-consuming process, and any delay in initiating it could lead to significant time passing before a new location is secured.

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