That same formula has resulted in them making the playoffs 11 times in 23 years and only win ONE playoff series and have ZERO World Series appearances. Ironically the teams breh mentioned have actually made and in some case won the World Series in those 23 years
So that A's formula can get you to the playoffs but you sure as hell aint wining no WS.
And this...... crazy people who dont live in the Bay Area and have no clue but got the strongest opinions. Funny how mad Dogg didn't mention the Haas, Rickey Henderson, Bash Brother era when the A's had the number one payroll and top attendance. That was probably the only time the A's have ever had a decent ownership in Oakland that was active in the community and invested in the team. The Giants and A's were neck and neck at one point once "Pac bell Park" opened in 2000 it was over. Why go to Oakland unless your a die hard when you can go to a brand spanking new stadium in San Francisco
Its insane to me that Vegas is willing to sell their sold for this owner and its not even just the A's. I know most in this thread aint checking for the MLS but look at what he's done with the San Jose Earthquakes. Brand new stadium, but one of the worst teams in the MLS the last several years(finally playing better this year), and hardly spend money to improve the team....... the Bay Area is basically a wasted and untapped market.
Vegas is really thirsty for the MLB but I wouldn't trust the ownership group plus their coming to town as one of the worst teams in the league with a bottom tier farm system and they about to start receiving those welfare checks again? Good luck Vegas.