The A’s were ready to talk money on Wednesday. With the predictably of a 3-0 fastball, the news was encouraging.
According to a study by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, the team’s proposed new stadium — there are three sites under consideration — would stuff the pockets of Oakland residents and businesses to the tune of $3.05 billion over the first decade of facility operations.
“We’re very pleased with the results,” said A’s team president Dave Kaval at a news conference. “That’s an amazing number.”
They always are where proposed stadiums are concerned.