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A lot is happening for the Oakland Athletics, but not on the baseball field. The team is in the news for multiple reasons, including the change in the stadium and the boycott from the fans. The situation surrounding the club has become complicated after the Nevada senate passed the bill providing $380 million to A’s. It is being given for the move from Oakland to Las Vegas.

Even though enraged fans have shared their disagreement with protests to reverse boycotts, nothing has worked for their cause. It worsened after the A’s plan to play for another season at the Coliseum. Fans who could not get over this news have gotten another shocking update, which has increased their dejection. Reacting to the same, they have now shared their thoughts.

A shocking move from the Oakland Athletics management adds to the misery!

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The management’s move to shift the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas had shaken the baseball community. Now they have added more pain with a move which was not accepted by them so soon. It came as a congratulatory message from the Athletics after the Vegas Golden Knights became the 2023 Stanley Cup Champions.

Journalist Mick Akers shared this update on his Twitter handle. It read, The @Athletics have digital billboards running in Las Vegas congratulating the @GoldenKnights on their Stanley Cup championship.”

This update has raised everyone’s eyebrows. Given that the A’s move to Las Vegas is still in the initial stages and yet to get multiple approvals, including from MLB, the billboard move is surprising.

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Fans were hoping for some change in the management’s stance regarding the A’s change in basis. They have found this similar to applying salt to their open wounds. Taking a sarcastic approach over this spending, they have criticized the owner.

Fans call out the Athletics owner for not spending enough money!

The Oakland Athletics have not done well in the last few seasons. Fans have called lower spending by the owners on team buildup to be the primary reason behind it. Now when the management has spent money on something that was very much unwanted from them, fans are in disbelief. Reacting to it they have called out owners for not spending enough on the team creating the current situation. Others have called it a promotion from the taxpayer’s money. Here are a few of the reactions on the same.

Taxpayers’ money!

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Baseball fans have disliked this absurd move. It will be interesting to see how Vegas residents see this, especially the hockey fans. Will they accept a promotion from the future home team or reject it? What are your thoughts on the same? Do share them in the comments below!

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