Lew Wolff is selling most of his stake in the Athletics, turning the team over to John Fisher, who becomes managing partner. The Athletics are also staying in Oakland:
The Oakland Athletics are staying put under new leadership and determined to find the right location for an intimate new ballpark that brings together the community with a great vibe for fans. One that will be privately funded and, in time, increase revenue and improve the on-field product.
It’s a big, bold plan. Committed new team President Dave Kaval just pulled off something similar in his other job: Building the San Jose Earthquakes’ second-year, state-of-the art Avaya Stadium, which just so happens to boast the largest outdoor bar in North America.
Kaval is eager to get started evaluating several sites, communicate with city and business leaders and even open his office for two hours a week to anyone who wants to chat about the plan for this low-budget franchise.
“I know they’re starving for a place to call home,” Kaval, also president of the MLS Earthquakes, said Thursday when he was formally introduced.
Wolff seemed to want to build more than just a stadium, he wanted to develop real estate that was anchored by a stadium. He could not pull off that move. Best of luck to Kaval and Fisher in their quest for a new stadium.
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