The ongoing season has been a season of disappointments, conflicts, and anger for the Oakland Athletics. The reason? Call it their poor performances on the field, or the actions beyond it. Nothing is going in the favor of the Athletics. Notably, the A’s fans have not been very supportive of the move to Las Vegas. Amidst all the negativity, they are trying their best to stop this with reverse protests. The moment that started at home is now has taken center stage miles away.
The MLB world, who has supported the A’s throughout their mission to save the team, lent another round of support. It happened during the All-Star game in Seattle. As this event had all the eyes, it received a lot of attention, which also got thumbs for the baseball community on Twitter.
Another boycott at center stage but in Seattle?
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Things have not entirely been great for the A’s fans, but they have not lost their spirit for the club. To add to this, they do everything to make their voices heard. Similar were the scenes in Seattle, but this time, the entire stadium supported them in this.
Talkin’ Baseball shared a Twitter post. It read, “A’s fans are bringing their protests to the All-Star Game.”
A's fans are bringing their protests to the All-Star Game
(via @marielle922) pic.twitter.com/C4W5zStQQT
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 11, 2023
A Twitter user posted a video from the stadium in which fans joined the A’s fans and their call to sell the team.
Sell the team chants!!! Video from my friend @ej4snowboard pic.twitter.com/yxLVJIGNYf
— chloe morton💙 (@chloe_morton14) July 12, 2023
John Shea also shared a message on Twitter, which read,”
A’s fans are bringing their protests to the All-Star Game.” The pamphlet shared by the A’s asked for support from others. It focused on baseball more than a sport and called it a community and belongingness!Was handed this card by an A’s fan wearing a green sell shirt pic.twitter.com/auKOtKc8J0
— John Shea (@JohnSheaHey) July 11, 2023
As the calls spread, the Twitter baseball community joined in with their reactions.
Chills, glad to see other baseball fans support us 🥲
— Previn Naidu 🇺🇸🇸🇬🌉🗽 (@PrevDiesel) July 12, 2023
Goosebumps
— kenike reilly🟧 (@kenikereilly) July 12, 2023
Support beyond the stadiums!
I’ll be chanting “Sell the Team” as well in my living room. 🗣️
— Kobe (@Go_Warriorsss) July 11, 2023
A's fans have heart and smarts! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 (I'm a Giants fan who fought long and hard to keep the Giants in SF, so I 100% empathize).
— Barbara Bagot-López (@BernalHtsBB) July 11, 2023
The entire baseball community has supported the A’s. The latest move has added another chapter to the same. But it would be interesting to see how things unfold as the process has moved to the 75 percent approval stage.
Oakland Athletics are yet to pass the 75 percent approval test!
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Approval from 75 percent of MLB owners to change the bases. Although the Athletics management has some initial tests, they have yet to pass the tough test. They are in the process, but with continuous disapproval from fans, can become difficult.
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The current protest during the All-Star could add more to the worries for the A’s. It would be interesting to see the future around their move to Vegas. What do you think? Will it halt? Let us know in the comments!
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