A's might move to San Jose

MB · 03-07-11, 09:31 PM

Sacramento Kings are moving and we need a team in Sac.

A's should move here

Brock Landers · 03-07-11, 09:33 PM

The A's should move, the support they get is pathetic every year

Chimneyfish · 03-07-11, 10:06 PM

Any word yet from Al Davis?

venice2222 · 03-07-11, 11:36 PM

This has been discussed for the past few years, with Cisco sponsoring a new San Jose stadium.

DiggityDaggityDo · 03-07-11, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by Brock Landers

The A's should move, the support they get is pathetic every year

It's crazy how they bring up young players, the young players kick ass, then the A's dont want to pay them what they are worth so they ship them off somewhere else.

Not good business, Athletics.

icancount2one · 03-08-11, 12:24 AM

The San Joseeeeeeys

stealthyburrito · 03-08-11, 12:31 AM

that's disappointing to hear. the a's are a storied franchise with many great passing through the organization, just doesn't seem right. and the moneyball era was cool even if it hasn't panned out much success recently.

but i suppose the winds of change are upon the team. they draw such lackluster support, and that stadium is aging fast. i think when they made the postseason a few years back they couldn't even sell out those games.

Illusion · 03-08-11, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by stealthyburrito

i think when they made the postseason a few years back they couldn't even sell out those games.

Those upper deck seats in center field are a 1/2 mile away from home plate. Thank that fool Al Davis for that.

vyomguy · 03-08-11, 12:37 AM

I live in san jose and would love to have them here....cant travel 40 miles to watch mlb games.

Oh and next is hornets in san jose...ellison baby

sharks, hornets and A's...all in san jose

FuzzyDunlop · 03-08-11, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by venice2222

This has been discussed for the past few years, with Cisco sponsoring a new San Jose stadium.

Yes, but it's never been waiting on the Commissioner's Desk before now.

InTheRed · 03-08-11, 12:42 AM

Lets not forget that the As started in Philly. They also played in Kansas City. They aren't really known as the team with loyalty to a city, nor a fan base that supports them.

Let them move, better than contraction. Not to mention we're about 10-20 years away from going the route of Japanese Baseball and just have a team sponsored by a corporation. No city name. Just a brand.

The Cisco A's. They could play anywhere.

minet123 · 03-08-11, 12:45 AM

We want them Back In North Philadelphia

InTheDrink · 03-08-11, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by MB

Sacramento Kings are moving and we need a team in Sac. A's should move here

where are they going?

there will never be an nba team in vegas after the all star weekend a few years ago

Eating Bookies · 03-08-11, 12:47 AM

San Jose A's....just doesn't sound right.

ringemup · 03-08-11, 01:12 AM

the san jose aces thatd be a good change from athletics.

mebaran · 03-08-11, 01:13 AM

How about this...California doesn't need them? You guys already have 5 teams...spread the love.

Wyoming Athletics....I like the sound of that

DrunkHorseplayer · 03-08-11, 01:39 AM

The A's won't draw in San Jose either; makes no difference.

fletch49 · 03-08-11, 01:51 AM

Originally posted by Eating Bookies

San Jose A's....just doesn't sound right.

Wasn't there a minor league team in San Jose called the Bees not long ago?
How about the A's becoming the B's

8ArIvd5 · 03-08-11, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by MB

Sacramento Kings are moving and we need a team in Sac.

A's should move here

I heard Raley Field was built to be added on to. Don't know how many more that small area could hold, but it'd be nice to have a professional (Cats are good, but not pro) baseball team here. Being a Giants fan, though, I couldn't switch to the A's. But I'd go to the games, for sure.

Originally posted by InTheDrink

where are they going?

there will never be an nba team in vegas after the all star weekend a few years ago

They're trying to go to Anaheim. The city already approved it and has allocated around $100Mil for them to go there. They'd play in the arena the Ducks play in.

Killer_Demo · 03-08-11, 02:04 AM

Originally posted by mebaran

How about this...California doesn't need them? You guys already have 5 teams...spread the love.

Wyoming Athletics....I like the sound of that

who gives a damn about wyoming...they would NEVER sell out in that POS state

fury · 03-08-11, 02:08 AM

They've been talking about moving the A's for YEARS. They do need to move out of that dump the Coliseum.

mr.inpak · 03-08-11, 04:34 AM

they should move there is no support in oakland plus the stadium is pathetic the way its constucted

mebaran · 03-08-11, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by Killer_Demo

who gives a damn about wyoming...they would NEVER sell out in that POS state

I just threw out a name. I definitely agree with you, Wyoming folk have no souls. I have driven through that state multiple times, and it is a complete ghost of a state.

In all seriousness though, I'm sure there would be a market for a MLB team in a lot of cities: Indianapolis, Charlotte, maybe even Las Vegas?

vyomguy · 03-08-11, 06:32 AM

San Jose is a great city. Trust me when I say that most of the games will be sold out. So many professionals work in south bay area and dont have any pro games to go to besides sharks in nhl. People hate traveling in traffic for 40 miles to see A's or giants. If its right up the alley in san jose, the games will be sold out. Look at all the shark games...most of them are sold out....we love our sharks. I am sure we will treat the A's the same way.

jjgold · 03-08-11, 07:31 AM

THe Key is only to have like 40,000 Stadium

No need for those useless big parks anymore

stealthyburrito · 03-08-11, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by InTheDrink

where are they going?

there will never be an nba team in vegas after the all star weekend a few years ago

allegedly anaheim.

lunchbawks · 03-08-11, 08:15 AM

Get out of Oakland, they don't deserve any sports franchise.

Chimneyfish · 03-08-11, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by venice2222

This has been discussed for the past few years, with Cisco sponsoring a new San Jose stadium.

Cool. Cisco is one of my favorite wines.

Chimneyfish · 03-08-11, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by lunchbawks

Get out of Oakland, they don't deserve any sports franchise.

The Warriors have one of the most loyal fan bases in the NBA based on consistency of high attendance numbers. It's obviously a valuable franchise considering what it just sold for and how many big investors were interested even during a time when there are ownerless teams nobody wants. There's nothing wrong with Oracle- it actually holds more people than the Staples Center.

Of course it's a whole different story across the parking lot. You've got to watch your back while you're in the Colosseum as if it were a prison yard, and we're not even talking Raiders games.

Pauulzcappin · 03-08-11, 03:59 PM

I heard that East Oakland is very tough. Is that the reason the A's get no public?

jollyoscars · 03-08-11, 04:01 PM

yea they need to get the heckupoutta oakland already!

smitch124 · 03-08-11, 04:10 PM

The present ownership of the Giants bought secure in the fact that the South Bay (San Jose area) was part of their territory. If the A's move there its a huge infraction of the Giants' territorial rights, the Giants will be suing everybody in sight if this is allowed.

BeatingBaseball · 03-08-11, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by Chimneyfish

...it's a whole different story across the parking lot. You've got to watch your back while you're in the Colosseum as if it were a prison yard, and we're not even talking Raiders games.

Good advice. The same applies to the entire area around there after a night game.

sportsfun · 03-08-11, 06:37 PM

not too far, it it makes sense, go for it.