Everything associated with the Oakland Athletics these days could be deemed a “longshot” it seems. Their move to Las Vegas still very much looks like a “longshot.” Their longterm on field product looks like a “longshot.” Perhaps the most sure thing associated with the franchise at the moment is their plans to spend next season in Sacramento.
Let’s add another longshot to the list. Scott Ostler outlined the reasons that the Athletics might reconsider leaving Oakland if Mayor Thao is forced out of office in the San Francisco Chronicle.
Oakland is facing a possible sudden change of mayors.