A's owner John Fisher in letter (with typo) to Oakland fans: we tried'
Briefly

from www.mercurynews.com4 months ago
Fisher reflects on the deep connection the A's have to the Bay Area, expressing disappointment over the team's move and the community's backlash.
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In his letter, Fisher mentions, "Only in 2021, after 16 years of working exclusively on developing a home in the Bay Area and faced with a binding MLB agreement to find a new home by 2024, did we begin to explore taking the team to Las Vegas," illustrating the predicament that prompted the team's relocation.
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The letter ends with an acknowledgment of the disappointment from fans, with Fisher admitting, "Staying in Oakland was our goal, it was our mission, and we failed to achieve it. And for that I am genuinely sorry." This highlights his awareness of the emotional impact on fans.
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Fisher concluded his letter with a call to fans, hoping they would join the team on its new journey, despite the emotional ties to Oakland.
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