A\'s Owner John Fisher Says He Hasn\'t Considered Selling

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A\'s Owner John Fisher Says He Hasn\'t Considered Selling 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Thu Aug 24, 2023 12:06 pm

The city of Oakland wants to keep the Athletics, but owner John Fisher appears to be doing everything within his power to move the franchise to Las Vegas.

Fans have organized a \"SELL\" movement, including chanting the word and wearing t-shirts with it printed across the chest.

Despite the effort, Fisher hasn\'t considered selling the team.

\"I have not considered selling the team,\" Fisher said. \"I\'ve now owned the team with my partner Lew Wolff, it\'s shocking really how the time flies, but since 2005. Our goal since then has been to find a new home and build a new home for our team.\"

Back in June, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed a bill granting the Athletics $380 million in public funding to build a new stadium near the Las Vegas Strip. 

Major League Baseball\'s owners would still need to approve of the move before it can happen. 

Via Mick Akers/Review-Journal

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