The Present and Future of The Athletics - with Ron Cook of The St. Louis Sportists Podcast
We were honored to be a guest on The St. Louis Sportists Podcast to discuss the current and future state of The Athletics. St. Louis and Oakland share a common (and unfortunate bond) - losing beloved sports franchises. In the first episode of the Sportist Conversations, Khaled Abdallah, host of the 40/40 Vision podcast, joins Ron Cook to discuss the recent developments surrounding the Athletics, including their move to Sacramento and the implications for fans and the city of Oakland. He shares insights on the new ballpark experience, the sentiment of long-time fans, and the impact of ownership decisions on the team's identity. The conversation also touches on the Coliseum's future and the Oakland Roots' emergence as a new community-focused sports team.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Khaled Abdallah and the A's
• 03:06 The A's Move to Sacramento and Ballpark Dynamics
• 05:52 Fan Sentiment and Identity Crisis in Oakland
• 12:49 Ownership and Future Prospects for the A's
• 15:40 The Impact of Player Departures on Fan Attachment
• 18:40 Comparing Fan Reactions to Team Success
• 21:31 The Future of the A's in Sacramento
• 24:30 Plans for the Oakland Coliseum and New Tenants
• 27:28 Conclusion and Reflections on Oakland Sports