Comments on: “Oakland Loves Its Sports Teams” Pep Rally

By: Nam Turk

Nam Turk — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:53:05 +0000

Someone didn’t send her the right script.

By: GoA's

GoA's — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:43:33 +0000

Confused about Kaplan’s stance–someone indicated in their comments that she supported the HT site at this rally…but tweets last night show she is talking CC again– am I missing something?

“Kaplan: “The A’s don’t know the way to San Jose.” County has site, infrastructure. Needs focus on negotiating good lease deal. #oakdebates ” and…

“Kaplan’s top priorities: …Coliseum City, among others. #oakdebates”

By: pjk

pjk — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 02:26:33 +0000

From the perspective of companies entertaining clients, commuting from Santa Clara County to Oakland during rush hour won’t cut it. Try it a few times for yourself.

By: Jeffrey

Jeffrey — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:56:19 +0000

Bill, it’s a good question that no one really has an answer for. The SVLG wants the A’s in San Jose and won’t pledge support for Oakland while that’s a possibility.

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:34:21 +0000

I can’t remember if this has already been discussed in the past but how many of the corporate supporters for the San Jose ballpark are on record of NOT supporting a ballpark on Oakland if territorial rights are upheld? Makes me wonder if Wolff truly starts from zero or of there is an unstated degree of support that is not being disclosed for Oakland to help support the San Jose cause.

By: A's observer

A's observer — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:36:19 +0000

To PJK:

Final comment on this matter.

I have not bashed San Jose. You’re mistaking me for others perhaps?

I believe Oakland has numerous advantages that make it the superior stadium location in the nation.

What public agency maintains this record of the naming rights deal with CISCO?

A’s observer.

By: Marine Layer

Marine Layer — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:39:17 +0000

@pjk / A’s observer – This is going nowhere.

By: pjk

pjk — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:59:30 +0000

The Cisco naming rights contract is a matter of public record. Is your plan to boost Oakland all about bashing the progress San Jose has made instead of taking positive steps to get a ballpark done in Oakland? Knauss & Co. have been on board for 3+ months now. What steps have they taken to get a $120 million naming rights deal in Oakland? Seems to me that would be Exhibit A for the viability of a privately built ballpark in Oakland.

By: A's observer

A's observer — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:40:01 +0000

To PJK:

Sigh.

You demanded a “contract” from Oakland but don’t demand one from the South Bay?

Sigh and double sigh.

A’s observer.

By: pjk

pjk — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:32:16 +0000

You want me to physically show you the Cisco contract that’s been publicly announced for years? Kind of stretching it, don’t you think? Why don’t you lobby East Bay companies to match the Cisco offer in Oakland? Don’t you think that would be more productive? How does my producing the Cisco contract help get a $120 million naming rights deal done in Oakland? It doesn’t