CBS 5 Video - Oakland, San Jose battle for Oakland?

almost 3 years ago micdog2001 5 comments 0 recs |

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If they build, will they come?

I thought the problem with the A’s is not about the need for a new stadium but is about the city of Oakland itself. Fact is the residents of Oakland are not wealthy enough to support the team by purchasing massive amount of tickets or provide other revenue streams. The median income of Oakland residents is 40k which is just about the national average. My concern is even if the team stays in Oakland with a new stadium, will there be enough fans to support the team financially. I think not. Just because you build a new stadium doesn’t mean the fans have the money to come see it.

by batterbatter on Mar 13, 2009 12:42 AM PDT reply actions

Apparently Lew Wolff agrees with you

see the fanpost that was just put up with Lew’s comments

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by micdog2001 on Mar 13, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions

if you're going to compare oakland residence incomes to SJ

You have to include the income of the suburbs around oakland, because oakland is not as large area wise.

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by Cheezombie on Mar 14, 2009 5:59 PM PDT reply actions

not relevant

Sorry but with a city the size of Oakland the cityies around play a very large part. A 500K population city can not support a baseball team by itself. San Jose would likewise have the same problem (it they ever get a team) without support from cities surrounding San Jose. Do you think all giants fans come from San Francisco?

by skwid on Mar 19, 2009 10:15 AM PDT reply actions