Elephant Rumblings: Dave Stewart talks about A’s potential move

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty ImagesHappy Friday, Athletics Nation!

Legendary A’s pitcher Dave Stewart went on the record with John Shea at the San Francisco Chronicle, sharing perspectives on the current state of the team, its potential move, and various other matters. Some of his takes surprised me a bit and are pretty far afield of the mode opinion here in our AN community.

Stewart is disappointed that the A’s seem likely to relocate to Las Vegas. That shouldn’t surprise anyone, as Smoke was born in Oakland and raised just blocks from the Coliseum. He is genuinely home grown talent, as Rooted in Oakland as they come.

Stewart also commented that he approached A’s owner John Fisher on a…