Not everyone is happy about the Athletics' future move from Oakland to Las Vegas.
During an appearance on the “Front Office Sports” podcast on Tuesday, the Nevada municipality's mayor explained that the A's owner's plan to build a stadium on the famed Las Vegas Strip “doesn't make sense” and that he should try it in Stay California.
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“I personally think they need to find a way to stay in Oakland to make their dream a reality,” Carolyn Goodman said.
Last November, Major League Baseball team owners unanimously approved moving the Athletics to Las Vegas. A's owner John Fisher wants to build a $1.5 billion stadium that would be operational for the 2028 season. The Oakland Coliseum's lease expires at the end of next season. While the Athletics wait for their new home to be ready, they are looking for a temporary home.
The mayor's comments sparked widespread reaction and the politician issued a press release later in the day.
“I want to make it clear that I am excited to host Major League Baseball in Las Vegas,” Ms. Goodman wrote.
“My point is that I believe that in an ideal world the A's owner would like to have a new stadium in Oakland. He and the government should listen to their supporters and try to make this dream a reality. If that fails, Las Vegas has proven that it is a spectacular market for major professional teams.”