The final chapter for the Oakland Athletics has kicked off with a series against their division rivals, the Texas Rangers. The A’s won the first game in a dramatic walk-off finish. With just two games remaining at the Oakland Coliseum, both teams are taking measures to ensure fan safety.
According to Bob Nightengale from USA TODAY Sports, the Rangers’ security team met with players to prepare for any situation ahead of Thursday’s series finale. While fans are understandably upset with the Athletics’ ownership, particularly John Fisher, it seems unlikely they would resort to storming the field or threatening players.
A’s fans have covered the outfield fence with numerous signs criticizing the team’s poor treatment of Oakland. The city has endured multiple half-hearted attempts to secure the franchise’s future, only for Fisher and MLB to push for a move to Las Vegas.
In a farewell message to fans, Fisher misspelled the name of the mountain peak associated with the devastating 1989 earthquake that interrupted that year’s World Series, which Oakland ultimately won. This oversight reflects his lack of regard for the city as he departs.
