by Jerry Feitelberg

OAKLAND–The Oakland A’s announced that Lew Wolff, the general managing partner, was stepping down from his post. Also, Lew will be selling most, but not all, of his A’s stock. John Fisher, who owns 80% of the stock, will assume the position of Managing General Partner and Wolff will become known as the Chairman Emeritus.

Also, Mike Crowley, who had been club president for almost twenty years, is also stepping down. Crowley will serve as an advisor to the A’s ownership group. Dave Kaval will become the President of the club. Kaval is also the President of the San Jose Earthquakes.

It is not known at this time if there will be any changes the way the club is run. Will they continue the model of selling players that become too expensive for prospects? Will they lose the 30 Million dollars they receive annually from the wealthier clubs? Will they seek out free agents to improve the team?  Time will tell. The fans will have to be patient and hope that these changes can reverse the fortunes of the last two seasons.

Jerry Feitelberg is an Oakland A’s beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com