From the latest updates, initially, it felt, the time has come in favor of the Oakland Athletics. But this is not the case. Even though the Athletics have put up a great show on the field to win seven consecutive games, the relationship between the fans and the A’s owner John Fisher has not changed. It has further become worse as the fans are now coming in large to show their criticism.
Given that the team has done well, the question arises: why is there so much negativity surrounding the team? The answer is that criticism is not solely coming from this season’s performances. It intensified after the latest update regarding the dream project of the A’s worth $1.5 billion. What is the exact case? Let us understand the entire situation surrounding Athletics.
Oakland Athletics’ win off the field faces rejection from the fans!
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Though the Athletics have done well on the field, their struggles with fan support have continued. The problem that started with the news of A’s changing bases has increased further with the passage of the $380 million bill. Notably, this bill was placed in the state on the request of Athletics to fund their new stadium. Though it faced rejection from many sectors, Nevada lawmakers have passed it. It is a setback for the fans who wants their team to stay at the old stadium.
The Nevada state Senate has passed the $380 million bill to help fund the proposed stadium for the Oakland A's move to Las Vegas.
Later today, A's fans will stage a "reverse boycott" at Oakland Coliseum. The hope: Fans show up en masse to encourage owner John Fisher to sell.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) June 13, 2023
According to Jeff Passan, “The Nevada state Senate has passed the $380 million bill to help fund the proposed stadium for the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas. Later today, A’s fans will stage a “reverse boycott” at Oakland Coliseum. The hope: Fans show up en masse to encourage owner John Fisher to sell.”
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This update has eased the path for the A’s move, who are now inching closer to take the MLB permission for the stadium change. Notably, it all happened while fans staged a reverse boycott during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Hours ahead of A's fans' scheduled "reverse boycott," the Nevada state Senate has passed a $380M bill for the funding of the A's proposed new stadium in Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/FteVdNf7Cb
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 13, 2023
As fans showed their powerful love for the team by attending the game in large numbers, they got full support from the baseball community. Baseball fans on Twitter also joined in with their reactions.
The baseball community supports fans’ bid to save their home team!
It’s a challenging period for the A’s fans. Even though other fans took a swipe at their losses during the season but now all have joined to support them. Reacting to the latest news, they have let their sport for them as they fight to save their home team. Many have called the whole deal a scam, while others have added that the deal is wrong! Here are a few of the reactions on the same!
Rooting for the fans in Oakland. They really need this team
— Still A Depressed Raiders Fan (@S_A_D_R_F) June 13, 2023
Love the effort from the fan base just seems like such a Hail Mary at this point
— DC Sicko (@DcSicko) June 13, 2023
Keep the Athletics in Oakland
— 𝐇𝐔𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍 (𝟗-𝟑 🐦⬛) (@MVPLamar31) June 13, 2023
He should sell
— RB (@rbhockey6) June 13, 2023
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This is so sad man. The fans don’t deserve this
— Aiden (@AidenBrigugs) June 13, 2023
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A bigger percentage of people are against the deal! Will the rejection of fans change this? Only time will tell! What do you think about this update? Let us know your reactions in the comments below!
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