The Oakland Athletics are set to play their final six games at the Coliseum, marking the end of a 57-season era in the city. As the team prepares to bid farewell, emotions are running high, and the question on everyone’s mind is how the fans will react.
Left fielder Seth Brown, the longest-tenured Athletic, expressed hope that the fans will support the team in a positive manner. “We want everyone to come out and enjoy the time and give it its last hurrah, and at the same time, we’re hoping it’s done the right way,” he said.
The final game on Thursday afternoon will be the last major professional game in Oakland, which has lost three major franchises in five years. Fans have staged numerous protests aimed at owner John Fisher, who pulled out of a massive development deal in Oakland last year and announced the move to Las Vegas.
Outfielder JJ Bleday is looking forward to the final games, saying, “It’ll be exciting to play some games with a crowd. Obviously, I feel bad for the fan base, but we’ll be a part of history.”
The team has taken precautions for the final homestand, alerting players to be aware of their surroundings in case fans decide to take the field. Players have also been told not to gather for photographs with family on the field after games.
As the Athletics prepare to leave Oakland, fans are left to wonder what could have been. The city has a long history of supporting its teams, but ultimately, it was the owner’s decision that led to the team’s departure. Despite the controversy surrounding the move, the players are focused on giving the fans a memorable final series.
In the end, it’s not just about the team leaving, but about the legacy they leave behind. The Oakland Athletics may be moving to Las Vegas, but their history and memories will remain in the hearts of the fans who supported them for over five decades.
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