

Expansion teams might be coming to MLB. But before that, the Oakland Athletics are trying to finalize a move to Las Vegas. The Athletics have been doing poorly regarding fan attendance for years, and moving cities would change that. Vegas is also a bigger market. In the latest update, however, the proposed move has seen a significant setback.
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The Athletics are a team that has a rich history and was competitive a couple of seasons ago. But team owner John Fisher hasn?t invested in good players, letting the A?s best talents leave in free agency. According to this latest update, Fisher?s Vegas move may be in jeopardy.
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The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas has hit a roadblock
Athletics owner John Fisher is pushing hard for a move to Las Vegas. It would revamp the team in a new city. The plan to move is quite advanced. But most recently, it saw a major setback in terms of the funds required to build the stadium. According to the Nevada Independent, the state’s lawmakers are only willing to contribute a portion of what the team wants. They shared an update on this matter on Twitter.
NEW: Nevada lawmakers have not yet introduced legislation to bring the Oakland A’s to Las Vegas because they don’t want to contribute as much to the deal as the team wants. @tabitha_mueller and @howardstutz report: https://t.co/ToBDCFE32j
— Nevada Independent (@TheNVIndy) May 18, 2023
In a Tweet, the Nevada Independent said, “Nevada lawmakers have not yet introduced legislation to bring the Oakland A?s to Las Vegas because they don?t want to contribute as much to the deal as the team wants.”?In an article, they stated that the Athletics organization wants $395 million. But Nevada lawmakers are willing to give them $195 million, leaving a huge huge difference of $200 million.
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The reactions to this news have been mixed.
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Some fans are happy about the setback.
Good!!!!
— Christopher Socha #GOPClownShowContinues (@christo77562346) May 18, 2023
Even the $195 Million should come with guarantees that the A's owners will field a competitive team.
A $20m/year penalty each year are below the MLB League average payroll. Just average. They don't need to be at the top. But Fisher has a LONG history of just pocketing the money.
— Ed Horst (@edhorst) May 18, 2023
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If I didn't know better I'd think the A's owners' idea of a binding agreement is one they can get out of whenever they happen to change their mind.
— James Harvey (@jmhredsox) May 18, 2023
Other fans don’t want the Athletics to move at all.
Haha I hope it doesn't happen
— markg (@markg52337430) May 18, 2023
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Just because you own the team doesn't mean it belongs to you. John Fisher has no respect for baseball tradition, Oakland, or Las Vegas. Thinks everyone is a fool he can get to do his bidding. Sell the team!
— ARood (@AndrewRoodveldt) May 19, 2023
@Dodgers Please Dodgers ownership vote no to A's moving to Vegas. We all know it is your territory. We need your help.🙏🙏 Fisher & Kaval cannot be trusted. MLB needs them to force a sale and keep them in Oakland. 💚💛💚💛 https://t.co/PVvESPvNlZ
— Lori B (@lbloli55) May 18, 2023
Despite this roadblock in the deal, it is unlikely to shut down the move to Las Vegas. Fisher will probably find some way or the other to get the money and complete the move. But Athletics fans are unhappy about the move and are protesting, but the MLB has tried to cover it up.
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Athletics fans want the team to stay in Oakland and John Fisher out as owner
Since the proposed move to Las Vegas was announced, Athletics fans have been heavily protesting. Inside the stadium, outside the stadium, and during games. Further, there have been calls for John Fisher to sell the team and for a new owner to take over. The A’s fans are desperately trying to keep their beloved team in Oakland. It will be interesting to see how this Las Vegas move progresses in the next weeks and months.
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What do you think about the setback to the Oakland Athletics’ move to Vegas?
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