ABC7’s Casey Pratt Discusses Oakland Athletics Decision to Play in Sacramento for Next Three Seasons
ABC7’s Casey Pratt shared his insights on the Oakland Athletics’ decision to play in Sacramento for the next three seasons during an interview on “The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross” on Monday morning.
The A’s and Sacramento Kings recently announced that the Athletics will be playing at Sutter Health Park, home of the Sacramento River Cats, from 2025-28, with a possible extension for a fourth year. Pratt engaged in a discussion with Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé after the press conference, where Ranadivé mentioned conversations with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred but did not secure any guarantees for Sacramento to receive an expansion team.
Pratt expressed his belief that Ranadivé missed an opportunity to negotiate a better deal with Manfred, stating that there are multiple potential buyers for the A’s in the East Bay. He also highlighted the lack of infrastructure and funding in Sacramento compared to Oakland, making it a less attractive option for the team.
During the interview, Pratt touched on various topics, including his attendance at the press conference, the atmosphere of the event, and the likelihood of owners and the MLBPA approving the A’s temporary move to Sacramento. He also criticized Ranadivé for his actions, drawing parallels to the Kings’ near relocation in the past.
Pratt also discussed the latest developments in Las Vegas and potential obstacles that could prevent the A’s from relocating there. He emphasized the progress made by the city of Oakland in securing new ballpark sites and expressed curiosity about what questions he would ask Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher.
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