“I am inspired by the dedication of Oakland A's fans. They've organized for weeks to make this happen and it shows just how strong our city is connected to this team. The A's truly belong in Oakland.” -- MayorShengThao at Athletics game 'reverse boycott'
As fans have spent the past few months building to what they call a reverse boycott at tonights home game at the Coliseum. Fans are upset, to say the least, about the potential move to Las Vegas. They are calling on the owner to sell the team.fans are gearing up Tuesday night as they plan a reverse boycott in an effort to send a strong message to the baseball team's front office.
Currently, a proposal for stadium funding is being deliberated in the Nevada State Legislature, which is currently in a special session. The Assembly is scheduled to hold an informational hearing on the A's bill on Tuesday. Stu Cleary, one of the organizers of the reverse boycott, voiced his discontent, saying, "The attendance is the result of his actions. He doubled ticket prices, traded away the best players, let the Coliseum fall into disrepair, and has been telling us for 20 years that it's a terrible place to be. Why would any customer go to a place of business like that?"
Just ahead of the game, Mayor Sheng Thao shared photos of herself in attendance, at least for the reverse boycott. She tweeted the following: "I am inspired by the dedication of Oakland A's fans. They've organized for weeks to make this happen and it shows just how strong our city is connected to this team. The A's truly belong in Oakland."
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