Comments on: Why Oakland May Prefer a Football Stadium

By: GoA's

GoA's — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:09:35 +0000

EIR will be certified first week of April—I would expect some sort of announcement around that time—in the mean time support is growing in San Jose for the A’s move-

New polls show growing support for A’s to San Jose, but Santa Clarans split on 49ers stadium

“San Jose voters polled approve the A’s move by 53 to 35 percent — a significant jump from two previous polls done by the same firm in October and June of last year.
http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_14494424?source=rss

By: FC

FC — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:42:33 +0000

A whole year has passed since the panel was formed. In real terms, we’re really not any farther along than we were this time last year. SJ has received its draft EIR, but that means nothing if MLB doesn’t grant the A’s access to SCC. Oakland is not moving forward until they hear from BS, and Fremont is still trying to figure out what they want to do with the NUMMI site.

As frustrated as I am, I can’t image what Wolff must be feeling.

By: Nic

Nic — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:31:58 +0000

Has anybody seen the new Target Field yet?

The outfield seating looks oddly like the proposed configuration for Cisco Field. I do really like one thing: the Ash backing on the seats; that’s one feature I would gladly copy.

By: Zonis

Zonis — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:18:08 +0000

I find it interesting and frustrating that the findings from the MLB Taskforce haven’t been leaked yet.

By: Jeffrey

Jeffrey — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:11:06 +0000

I guess I can see the logic in waiting. The question I have: “Does the City of Oakland believe that JLS needs an anchor stronger than what is already planned?” My answer would be “yes, an anchor is required beyond the open air market.”

If their answer is yes, then they should be planning for improvements and buying land with or without a ballpark.

By: GoJohn10

GoJohn10 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:59:59 +0000

While this strategy may make the most sense for Oakland going forward, it just goes to show how behind the eight ball the city is with the ballpark issue. Oakland ‘s ballpark timeline is already years behind that of San Jose and the wait-and-see strategy just isn’t going to cut it . The cost benefit of getting into a new ballpark a few extra years early will easily cover territorial rights the A’s will need to pay to regain the rights to SC county. To keep the A’s Oakland needs to show MLB that baseball is a priority in Oakland. Once the A’s leave Oakland, who gives a fuck about who did or did not do what to lead to that outcome (posted as I pass the coliseum on BART).

By: burton

burton — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:03:29 +0000

Rickey Henderson back in A’s camp…as Yoda? Check out the Base Stealing Master and his young padawan (Rajai Davis).

Link- http://morehardball.blogspot.com/2010/03/return-of-master.html

We’d appreciate the plug, and will return the favor.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:35:42 +0000

42 years, but who’s counting?

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:33:02 +0000

Not only that, but lack of certainty about a ballpark happening hasn’t stopped Fremont and San Jose from moving forward. Oakland will have to find a better excuse than the uncertainty that the team would be interested.

By: FC

FC — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:55:39 +0000

The Niners have never had to deal with the City of Oakland. The A’s have had to suffered through be better part of 32 years in Oakland. Can’t say I blame Wolff for looking elsewhere.