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Auggie

(32,007 posts) Thu Mar 28, 2024, 10:41 PM Mar 2024

Oakland A's open the season before 33,325 ... [View all]

empty seats.

Official attendance of the home opener vs the Cleveland Guardians was 13,522. Attendees who weren't rooting for the Guardians were rooting for the A's owner, John Fisher, to "Sell the Team."

"Weird vibe," said one of the Cleveland announcers.

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Oakland A's open the season before 33,325 ... [View all] Auggie Mar 2024 OP

Yep I'm watching it now. Diamond_Dog Mar 2024 #1

Great night for Bieber, right? Auggie Mar 2024 #2

It sure is. Diamond_Dog Mar 2024 #4

Sadly, yes Auggie Mar 2024 #6

Since I don't follow things like this very closely, PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2024 #3

It would be in a small park, Auggie Mar 2024 #5

Don't forget. that number is for the empty seats. usonian Mar 2024 #7

Thanks for the math Auggie Mar 2024 #8

BTW, Stephen Vogt's first game as an MLB manager is a win Auggie Mar 2024 #9

Stephen is THE BEST. usonian Mar 2024 #10

What did they expect when they announced they were moving the team? Bleacher Creature Mar 2024 #11

Their Total Player Payroll... ProfessorGAC Mar 2024 #14

Great "fast one," Auggie. True Dough Mar 2024 #12

Thanks, but it's not my idea Auggie Mar 2024 #13

16,905 fans at Progressive Field today True Dough Apr 2024 #15

They took 3 out of 4 from Boston last week at Fenway Auggie Apr 2024 #16