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sports3 years ago•1 min saved

'SELL' shirt worn by Athletics fans headed to Baseball Hall of Fame

Fan-made shirts worn at the reverse boycott by Oakland Athletics fans, which feature the word "SELL" in capital letters across the front, are heading to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The shirts will be added to the baseball artifacts section of the Hall of Fame to document the voice of the fans and their role in the relocation progress. The Athletics fans are protesting owner John Fisher, who is deep in the process of moving the team to Las Vegas.

via Yahoo Sports|

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sports3 years ago•4 min saved

The Fallout of the Oakland A's Relocation Saga.

Oakland Athletics fans staged a reverse boycott against team owner John Fisher and team president Dave Kaval during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at the Coliseum. The protest was unprecedented and included fans suiting up in "SELL" T-shirts and chanting "Sell! The! Team!" throughout the game. The protest was reminiscent of other memorable moments in Bay Area sports history, including Boo Joe Lacob Night in 2012. Despite the protest being futile, the enthusiasm and energy of the protestors was amazing. The A's announced that the game's ticket revenues would be donated to two local charities, but conveniently omitted the fact that the donation amount would have been closer to $80,000 were it not for the protest. MLB.com's reportage also declined to acknowledge the protest.

via San Francisco Chronicle|

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sports3 years ago•2 min saved

MLB Commissioner Faces Backlash Over Oakland A's Relocation Saga.

Former Oakland A's pitcher Brandon McCarthy criticized MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's comments about the team's situation and the reverse boycott organized by fans. McCarthy called Manfred's comments "f—king pathetic" and accused him of mocking fans. Despite the bad news for A's fans, McCarthy's anger over Manfred's comments resonated with many on social media. However, the reality is that Manfred represents owners with vast wealth and power, and his job is to ensure they never have to explain their actions themselves.

via SFGATE|

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sports3 years ago•5 min saved

Oakland A's Fans Launch 'Reverse Boycott' Amidst Team's Planned Move to Vegas

A's fans executed a "reverse boycott" on Tuesday night, drawing a season-high 27,759 fans to the Coliseum to protest against the team's owner, John Fisher, who intends to move the club to Las Vegas. National pundits have turned on Fisher, with many saying that the fans aren't to blame for the team's low attendance. The A's have donated more than $800,000 in ticket revenue from Tuesday's game to local charities, but some see it as a public relations stunt. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is expected to address the situation publicly on Thursday.

via The Mercury News|

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sports3 years ago•11 min saved

A's 'Reverse Boycott' Unites Fans in Victory at Oakland Coliseum.

A tweet from a fan named Stu Clary sparked a "reverse boycott" of the Oakland A's game on June 13, with nearly 30,000 fans chanting "SELL THE TEAM" in protest of owner John Fisher's proposed move of the team to Las Vegas. The event was organized by independent fan group Oakland 68s and garnered national media attention. Fans wore "SELL" shirts, made signs, and chanted throughout the game, with the A's ultimately winning 2-1. Many fans expressed a desire for a new owner who cares about the team and community.

via SFGATE|

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sports3 years ago•8 min saved

A's fans stage successful reverse boycott, pack Coliseum.

Oakland A's fans organized a "reverse boycott" to show support for the team and denounce franchise steward John Fisher. The event drew an announced attendance of 27,759, the largest crowd since the finale of the Yankees’ series last August. The message of the reverse boycott was profound: A’s ownership and spokespeople don’t get to define the people here. The shameless spin campaign of MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to disparage a historic and significant segment of baseball’s fanbase couldn’t go without rebuttal.

via The Athletic|

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sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Oakland A's Win Seventh Straight Game Amidst Reverse Boycott and Traffic Gridlock.

The Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak to seven games with a come-from-behind win over the Tampa Bay Rays. However, the game was secondary to the fans in the stands who organized a reverse boycott to show A's owner John Fisher and the world they care about the team and what the franchise could be with proper care. A season-high 27,759 fans showed up Tuesday, surpassing the 26,805 who showed up on Opening Day. The A's are averaging an MLB-worst 8,555 fans per game this season. The Nevada Senate approved a $380 million public funding package to help build the A's a new ballpark on the Las Vegas strip, and it is expected that the Athletics will eventually leave Oakland for Las Vegas.

via CBS Sports|

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sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"A's fans stage reverse boycott, demand owner sell team instead of moving to Vegas"

More than 27,000 Oakland Athletics fans attended a game wearing shirts that said "Sell" and chanted "Sell the team" in a reverse boycott urging the ownership group to sell the team to someone who will keep them in Oakland. The protest comes as Nevada lawmakers debate a plan to bring the team to Las Vegas with up to $380 million in public funding for a ballpark on the strip. The legislation is being considered by the Assembly and if approved, it goes to Governor Joe Lombardo, who has vowed to sign it.

via KGO-TV|

#las-vegas #oakland-athletics #public-funding

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

A's secure 7th straight win as Nevada Senate approves funding for Las Vegas stadium.

The Oakland A's won their seventh straight game against the Tampa Bay Rays as fans engaged in a "reverse boycott" to urge owner John Fisher to sell the team. The Nevada Senate also approved $380 million in taxpayer funds for a proposed baseball stadium in Las Vegas, where Fisher seeks to move the team after failed talks for a new Bay Area home. The A's responded to the boycott by donating all gate revenue from the game to charity.

via Yahoo Sports|

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sports3 years ago•6 min saved

"A's Fans Rally for Oakland and Against Las Vegas Move"

Fans of the Oakland Athletics held a "Reverse Boycott" to fill the Oakland Coliseum and show their support for the team, drawing a crowd of 27,759, the largest home crowd of the season. The event was held on the same day the Nevada Senate approved $380 million in public money for a Las Vegas ballpark for the Athletics. Fans wore "SELL" T-shirts and made anti-owner signs, expressing frustration with owner John Fisher's decision to strip the team of its young stars and seek a new home. Despite the show of support, the team is expected to move to Las Vegas.

via ESPN|

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sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Nevada Senate approves $380M for A's Las Vegas stadium amidst fan backlash.

via Yahoo Sports|

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sports3 years ago•6 min saved

"A's Fans Plan Reverse Boycott Amid Ownership Controversy"

Oakland Athletics fans are planning a "reverse boycott" to protest the team's ownership and show their support for the team. The Athletics have the worst record and attendance in baseball, and owner John Fisher and president Dave Kaval are trying to secure taxpayer-funded handouts to build a new stadium in Las Vegas. The reverse boycott will take place during Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, and fans will wear "SELL" t-shirts and attend a pregame tailgate. The Athletics will donate the night's ticket revenue to the Alameda County Community Food Bank and the Oakland Public Education Fund.

via CBS Sports|

#dave-kaval #john-fisher #oakland-athletics

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

"A's fans organize reverse boycott to protest team's potential relocation"

Oakland Athletics fans are planning a "Reverse Boycott" at the Coliseum on Tuesday to protest against the team's ownership group. The fans plan to give away T-shirts to the first 7,000 fans to arrive and are hoping to make a statement with the biggest, most spirited crowd of the year when the A’s host Tampa Bay. The goal is a sellout for a team with dismal attendance all season that has regularly been topped by most Triple-A franchises. The bright green T-shirts made by local company Oaklandish read “SELL” — a message for owner John Fisher to give up the team to someone who might keep it here.

via The Associated Press|

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sports3 years ago•3 min saved

"A's Fans Organize "Reverse Boycott" in Protest Against Relocation"

Oakland Athletics fans are planning a "Reverse Boycott" at the Coliseum on Tuesday to protest against the team's ownership group. The fans are buying tickets and plan to give away T-shirts to the first 7,000 fans to arrive, with the goal of a sellout for a team with dismal attendance all season. The bright green T-shirts made by local company Oaklandish read "SELL" -- a message for owner John Fisher to give up the team to someone who might keep it in Oakland.

via ESPN|

#john-fisher #mlb #oakland-athletics

sports3 years ago•5 min saved

"A's Fans Plan Reverse Boycott and Protest Ownership Amid Relocation Talks"

Oakland Athletics fans are planning a "reverse boycott" to protest the team's ownership and show their support for the team. The Athletics have the worst record and worst run differential in baseball, and owner John Fisher and president Dave Kaval are trying to secure taxpayer-funded handouts to build a new stadium in Las Vegas. An estimated 14,700 tickets have been sold for the game, and fans will be wearing "SELL" t-shirts and hosting a pregame tailgate to make their message loud and clear.

via CBS Sports|

#dave-kaval #fans #john-fisher