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Published on June 13, 2023
Oakland A's Fans Show Support For Their Team, Disdain for Ownership with 'Reverse Boycott'

In a show of protest against the Oakland A's proposed move to Las Vegas and team owner John Fisher, fans are planning a "reverse boycott" at Tuesday night's game against Tampa Bay Rays. The fan-funded effort, which includes printing and handing out 7,000 t-shirts emblazoned with the word "SELL," aims to demonstrate the viability of Oakland as a Major League Baseball town and place the blame for the team's financial and attendance struggles on Fisher and team president Dave Kaval. With increased demand for tickets to the "reverse boycott" game, fans hope to show the world that they deserve their team to stay in Oakland. Meanwhile, the A's proposed Las Vegas stadium deal still lacks votes in the Nevada legislature and faces amendments, potentially slowing its progress. Continue reading on SFist →

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