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From RW today:
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters at the 2021 All-Star Game on Tuesday that the Athletics stadium process is "at the end."
Manfred noted that an upcoming July 20 Oakland city council vote on a proposal to build a new stadium at the Howard Terminal site will ultimately determine the fate of the Athletics in the Bay Area. He also added that Las Vegas is a "viable alternative" for a major-league club, seemingly encouraging the city of Oakland not to view it as a bluff. Simply put, the Athletics long-term stadium question will be resolved next week.
I havent been following this situation. What are the chances that they'll approve a new stadium in Oakland? And how viable really is Manfred's Las Vegas "threat"? Is there a new stadium deal already in place in Vegas? If so, is it publicly or privately funded? And how many major sports franchises can a small city like Vegas really support? Just about 5 years ago, they didnt have any.
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Originally posted by rhd View PostFrom RW today:
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters at the 2021 All-Star Game on Tuesday that the Athletics stadium process is "at the end."
Manfred noted that an upcoming July 20 Oakland city council vote on a proposal to build a new stadium at the Howard Terminal site will ultimately determine the fate of the Athletics in the Bay Area. He also added that Las Vegas is a "viable alternative" for a major-league club, seemingly encouraging the city of Oakland not to view it as a bluff. Simply put, the Athletics long-term stadium question will be resolved next week.
I havent been following this situation. What are the chances that they'll approve a new stadium in Oakland? And how viable really is Manfred's Las Vegas "threat"? Is there a new stadium deal already in place in Vegas? If so, is it publicly or privately funded? And how many major sports franchises can a small city like Vegas really support? Just about 5 years ago, they didnt have any.If I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Originally posted by GwynnInTheHall View PostVegas can afford and fund as many pro sports teams as it can get. It's not about the locals, it's about the tourists and every casino will buy all the tickets they can get to gift to their guests. So yeah, the threat is real--I'd say.
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Originally posted by rhd View PostDo you know the status of a new stadium deal and will it be privately funded?
Baseball isn't Football, but no one thought Hockey would sell in the desert either. If Oakland doesn't build the A's a new stadium, I trust Vegas to find a way to do it.If I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Originally posted by chancellor View PostSo both Max Muncy's were drafted and originally signed by the A's and both have the same birthday. That's eerie.“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
― Albert Einstein
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Oakland City Council said no to the waterfront ballpark proposal, residents are starting to turn on the A's--Sounds like The Vegas A's are inching closer...If I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Originally posted by GwynnInTheHall View PostOakland City Council said no to the waterfront ballpark proposal, residents are starting to turn on the A's--Sounds like The Vegas A's are inching closer...I'm not expecting to grow flowers in the desert...
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Originally posted by heyelander View PostSacramento said they were interested as well.---------------------------------------------
Champagne for breakfast and a Sherman in my hand !
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984
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Originally posted by chancellor View PostAppears to be RHP Daniel Palencia and OF Greg Deichmann. Don't know anything about Deichmann, but Palencia has huge velocity but control issues.
The Cubs traded Andrew Chafin to the Athletics for Greg Deichmann and RHP Daniel Palencia. Chafin adds to the A’s bullpen and could be in line for holds. Deichmann is an interesting prospect with power and speed, but has struggled with contact prior to 2021. He has improved that a bit this season, however. Palencia is a 21-year-old prospect that has struggled in A-Ball this season, but reportedly has a good fastball and curve with questionable command. He was signed in February of 2020 out of Venezuela, so there may be a slower development track for him and there hasn’t been a ton of scouting work yet done on him, according to Eric Logenhagen.
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