I think the team could draw well in Las Vegas, a lot better than it does in Oakland (which has never been a big draw for baseball.) But broadcasting rights would not bring in much. There would be little interest in A's games outside of the Vegas media market, because of the D-Backs, Rockies, and the California teams. I would guess Reno and Carson City would carry the broadcasts, but otherwise you're talking about small radio stations in Elko and Winnemucca and Tonopah, possibly some parts of Utah, like St. George. A's would need to kick in some money toward the stadium, a la how the Giants did when they built their new stadium.
I used to go to a lot of A's games when I lived in the Bay Area. The fan base is great, and it not only expands into Sacramento and South, it expands into the entire East Bay and San Jose as well. The market can and should support an MLB team, but should the city of Oakland spend all that money when they have so many other pressing financial needs? I say no. If it is part of a rejuvenation of the Jack London Square area, and fans can still get there on BART. It will be hugely successful and everyone will make money. Fisher should pony up more for the stadium and get it done rather than holding the city hostage by threatening to move to Vegas. Thats right out of the Al Davis book and the fans don't deserve that.
Not sure the A's should move. If I knew what was happening financially with the Golden Knights, I'd have a better grasp on the value to the team. Splitting up the Bay Area teams would help the Giants, I think, but the A's? It's intriguing to me. I also realize I'm not saying anything of value here. :)
I think the team could draw well in Las Vegas, a lot better than it does in Oakland (which has never been a big draw for baseball.) But broadcasting rights would not bring in much. There would be little interest in A's games outside of the Vegas media market, because of the D-Backs, Rockies, and the California teams. I would guess Reno and Carson City would carry the broadcasts, but otherwise you're talking about small radio stations in Elko and Winnemucca and Tonopah, possibly some parts of Utah, like St. George. A's would need to kick in some money toward the stadium, a la how the Giants did when they built their new stadium.
Len Gutman2 min ago
I used to go to a lot of A's games when I lived in the Bay Area. The fan base is great, and it not only expands into Sacramento and South, it expands into the entire East Bay and San Jose as well. The market can and should support an MLB team, but should the city of Oakland spend all that money when they have so many other pressing financial needs? I say no. If it is part of a rejuvenation of the Jack London Square area, and fans can still get there on BART. It will be hugely successful and everyone will make money. Fisher should pony up more for the stadium and get it done rather than holding the city hostage by threatening to move to Vegas. Thats right out of the Al Davis book and the fans don't deserve that.
Not sure the A's should move. If I knew what was happening financially with the Golden Knights, I'd have a better grasp on the value to the team. Splitting up the Bay Area teams would help the Giants, I think, but the A's? It's intriguing to me. I also realize I'm not saying anything of value here. :)