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agureghian
What happens with the Raiders who want to demolish the o.co?
not_brooks
The Raiders (Al Davis specifically) ruined the Coliseum. Their punishment is to be stuck there forever.
disadvantage 2
Indeed he did. Just removing Mount Davis would improve the stadium a tenfold from what it is right now.
letsgogiants
If only it were that easy. Apparently, there are still payments that need to be made for when it was constructed.
disadvantage 2
Ouch, I didn’t know the logistics of it. If I were rich, I would totally pay money to have it torn down anyways. This coming from a Giants fan who has no real inclination toward the A’s. That’s how much I hate Mount Davis.
northsfbay
It looks like the A’s are giving up on moving to San Jose. They could never change the owners minds. They want to build a new stadium in Oakland.
Karkat
Such a shame. I got to visit San Jose earlier this year and it’s a really beautiful city.
Big Giant Head
It must really be a good deal. Who would want to stay in Oakland?
Karkat
Well part of it is the Giants throwing a big hissy fit whenever the A’s talk about moving to San Jose because the Giants have “claimed” San Jose
northsfbay
All teams have territories. The other 2 team markets are shared territories. You need a 3/4 vote of the owners to move into another teams territory. It is bad for business for the Giants to give up San Jose.
Karkat
Think of all the jaded Oakland fans the Giants could woo, though!
Big Giant Head
OK, that makes sense. I have been to the Coliseum once; just not a place for baseball – but then I’m getting spoiled by the smaller, more intimate ballparks.
Karkat
I’m pretty sure it’s a consensus that the Coliseum is the worst park in the majors, by a significant margin.
Chioakcisco
Tropicana Field says hi.
basemonkey
It would be great to see the As get a new ballpark. It would be a great story. Such a good team shouldn’t be in such a weird place.
Chioakcisco
As a lifelong A’s fan and an Oakland native, it’s been so difficult to see this situation play out. Yes, the A’s are having their best season in a long time, but many in Oakland are absolutely appalled with Lew Wolff’s reluctance to stay in the city and Bud Selig’s continued procrastination in dealing with it all. Here’s hoping that this is the beginning of the end to this saga.
northsfbay
Baseball is first and foremost a business. Lew Wolff thought is was best for his business to move to San Jose. The commissioner is elected by the owners. He is not going against the owners. The owners don’t want teams moving into their territories.
SiladelphiaSillies
O.co Coliseum reminds me of stadiums like the Vet and Three Rivers. That alone should be enough to allow the A’s to move!