Oct 1, 2020; Oakland, California, USA; The video board displays the ÒbashÓ gesture after the Oakland Athletics win against the Chicago White Sox at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Las Vegas has hovered over the Oakland A’s negotiations with the city since Rob Manfred brought up relocation as a possibility. Ownership has already taken two treks to Vegas, looking at stadium sites and getting a feel for the city. At times, it has felt as though a move is inevitable, especially given the occasionally contentious negotiations between the two sides.
But the latest news about Las Vegas may actually be a positive…for Oakland.