Sadly, the head coach of the Athletics has announced the sacking of a legendary player because he wants to sign a new deal.
DETROIT (AP) — The Oakland Athletics no longer need to worry about their future playing locations for the upcoming seasons. That won’t shorten the lengthy farewell.
The A’s expressed a mix of relief and grief upon learning that this will be their final season in Oakland.
Before the Tigers game on Friday in Detroit, outfielder Seth Brown stated, “At least as a player, you know where you’re headed.” “Obviously, there are a lot of moving pieces and things we’re not aware of, so on our end, it’s just been a waiting game.” Where will we travel next? Where will we be at this time? Having that knowledge, in my opinion, at least lets us know where we’re going to be.
Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher and Triple-A Sacramento River Cats owner Vivek Ranadivé announced on Thursday that the team will spend at least three seasons temporarily relocating to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Following the construction of a new ballpark, the A’s will relocate to Las Vegas.
The San Francisco Giants’ affiliate, the River Cats, will keep using the same venue for their games.
The lease at Oakland Coliseum expires at the conclusion of this season, and Fisher was unable to come to an arrangement with the city officials. Since 1968, the A’s have held home games in the city.
As we’ve discussed a lot, there is direction now, according to Oakland’s manager, Mark Kotsay. We have some time to consider what
From an organizational perspective, this essentially means that this is the last season we will have in Oakland, given our history. This is the result of a great deal of emotion.
It will upset not just the players and personnel but also the people who work in the background of the organization.
“After this year ends, we know where we’re going to be for the next three seasons, and that gives us a little bit of stability,” Kotsay remarked. “However, considering the organization’s ultimate demise in Oakland, it is difficult right now in some respects.”
