The Athletics’ relocation to Las Vegas is progressing full speed ahead, but fans in Oakland have not given up the fight to keep their team from leaving.
During Tuesday’s game against the Rays, nearly 28,000 fans showed up as part of a “reverse boycott,” with many wearing shirts or waving signs urging owner John Fisher to sell the team. It was the best-attended home game for the A’s this season, with a larger attendance than the team’s five previous Tuesday home games combined.
The night was a strong show of support from A’s fans under adverse conditions, and it also likely was a cathartic experience as they grapple with their beloved franchise’s likely departure. For commissioner Rob Manfred, though, it seemed more like the butt of a joke.
