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Originally Posted by JDOldSchool
I disagree. They're moving to a place with nearly double the average household income. They're moving to a place that isn't known as a rough city nationwide. Everything about this move, including a new stadium, suggests a hefty boost in attendance. I think that's significant for a team that has managed to compete without the attendance.
The money comes from new ownership and anticipation of the new ballpark. I'd be shocked if Bonds and Thomas were both on the 2007 A's. There's no way Bonds plays the outfield everyday in the American League.
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I don't know how many people went the As games in 2006, but the capacity for the new ballpark is only 35,000.