Comments on: Shaikin on A’s future, Wolff

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:44:48 +0000

I did not bring up the Warriors, GoA’s did one page back. As mentioned multiple times by me, I am not a Warriors fan so that’s why they don’t get crap from me. But since they were brought up, it was also noted by me that they are moving closer to me, not 40 miles further away – therefore: apples and oranges.

When you say hypocritical, it sounds like you mean inconsistent. I have been quite consistent. I am a fan of some teams and others I don’t care about. They all have the right to do what they think is in their best interest. And I don’t have to be a fan.

By: plrraz

plrraz — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:27:57 +0000

Well Tim, you are the one who brought the Warriors in as a comparison. Whether you see it or not, your stance is hypocritical.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:44:21 +0000

How so? Both are trains, both get you there in about the same time respective of distance. About the only difference is that one is grade separated and runs on non-standard and noisy as all hell tracks.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:55:50 +0000

As Ethan mentioned, it would only be hypocritical if this weren’t apples and oranges, and even if that were the case, I don’t really care if it’s hypocritical (see the part about “don’t give a damn” above). I wouldn’t support the A’s moving to Portland “for the good of the franchise” just like I don’t support them moving to SJ. I would go to the same number of games.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:17:36 +0000

BART is still a better option.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:08:29 +0000

Ethan he’s in SF. Caltrain…

By: Tony D.

Tony D. — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:42:53 +0000

@Ethan,
Actually, when discussing the reasons why the Warriors and A’s want to leave Oakland (greater opportunities for revenue, enhanced franchise value, etc.) IT IS NOT apples and oranges. And the territorial rights that you Oakland-only type champion so much are irrelevant to that discussion. They both want to leave Oakland for greener pastures, one gets blasted while the other gets a free pass, THAT’S IT! End of discussion!

By: Ethan

Ethan — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:13:37 +0000

A BART ride to the city is a lot easier than an Amtrak ride to San Jose. Most importantly Basketball in the Bay Area is a one team market. MLB is a two team market with Territorial Rights like them or not assigned to each team. So it is comparing apples to oranges.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:30:24 +0000

Tim, you do realize you can hop on a train and go to SJ too right?
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And yes your position is entirely hypocritical, and far too common among Oakland fans and the local media. The Warriors are doing exactly what the A’s are doing, yet get a free pass because they’re moving to smaller SF not SJ.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:05:31 +0000

1) I am an A’s fan not a Warriors fan, so hence me caring about the A’s moving and not caring about the Warriors.
2) Warriors will not be moving farther away. A’s will be moving 40 miles away.
3) SF is different than SJ. If the A’s were the only MLB team here for 40 years and decided they wanted a waterfront ballpark in SF, I wouldn’t blame them either. I like hopping on the train and going to SF. I do not like hopping on the freeway and sitting in traffic for an hour or two to get to SJ. I will not be doing that.