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Rob Manfred blames A’s fans for the team’s move... again

Last week, I wrote this article regarding MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred’s rather cavalier dismissal of A’s fans after their “reverse boycott” game.

In a news conference in London before the Cubs/Cardinals London Series, Manfred did it again. The quote in the article is via Chicago Tribune Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro:

Speaking at London Stadium on Cubs-Cardinals workout day, Commissioner Rob Manfred was asked if he regrets anything he has said about Oakland A's fans: pic.twitter.com/eNwbbELoq9

— Meghan Montemurro (@M_Montemurro) June 23, 2023

Here’s the full quote:

“My comment about Oakland was that I feel sorry for the fans, that it was my initial and preference that we find a solution in Oakland.