I was about shopping last night and ventured to the new Pacific Commons retail site constructed at the Automall Parkway off of I880. The site presently houses retail and of course the automall car dealership section, but there is a huge empty lot adjacent by that is vacant. Further research into this site reveils the following:

http://acerider.org/maps/pacific_commons/Catellus_Pacific_Commons_Site_Plan.GIF

It looks as if it is going to be zoned for a corporate campus, but with lots of available space available throughout the valley because of the economy, this might be a stretch.

Further thought on this turned today when I read upon Blez's interview with Lew Wolff who mentioned:

Blez:  "You mentioned Fremont.  Is that a realistic option right now?"

Wolff:  "We're hoping it is.  They have sent out welcoming signals.  If we can't stay in Oakland, we want to stay in Alameda County and if we're going to stay in Alameda County, that area would be very good for us.  It's close to our existing fan base, it has BART and it's close to San Jose as well as the freeways."

This would be a great place IF the stagnant negotiations with the Oakland JPA goes nil. Although it doesn't have readily accessible BART port at the present, it can be extended with the corporate help of one of Fremont's largest employer: NUMMI (Toyota and GM) who are just right across the freeway. Now for those familiar with this area, it has heavy congested during traffic hours, though fortunately it is in the midst of a badly-needed widening effort.

Fremont would appease Lewis' desire for the south bay interest, but at the same time satisfy the Contra Costa / Alameda baseball "territorial" rights he has. The Pacific common site has the commercial aspect he is acquainted with as a developer, and opportune transportation system in place.