Estadio Latinamerico in Habana Cuba seats 31,000 if the Oakland A’s are interested (Trip Visor photo)

A’s Relocation to Havana

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

Forget Las Vegas, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Portland, or forever negotiating with Oakland. Havana, Cuba, is as crazy for baseball as any other place.

The ten reasons: A’s relocate to Havana.

1-The Stadium is already there, Estadio Latinoamericano, with 31,000 capacity. (You already have a Stadium)

2-There will be no owner of a team because in Cuba, there is no capitalism, and no private property is permitted. (You get rid of the owner)

3-There is no Commissioner making $25 million a year. In Cuba, the government Ministro de Deportes-Sports Minister runs it. (You get rid of the Commissioner)

4-You pay 5 pesos to watch a game if you are Cuban, more if you are a tourist; you can “negotiate.” (Affordability)

5-Cuba’s weather is perfect for baseball. The average temperature is between 77F and 80F (There is baseball all year long)

6-Fans Fest? You do not need that; the fans in Cuba are always celebrating. (In Havana’s Central Park, people know more baseball than you)

7-Traffic is not a problem in Havana. You cannot afford electric cars or new combustion-engine regular vehicles. (The best cars still running are 1955 Chevrolet’s)

8-There is no gambling allowed. The government busted all Casinos and organized betting 65 years ago. Havana was Las Vegas before Las Vegas. (You save)

9-Air is healthy; Pollution is not a problem in Havana; the government doesn’t care about climate change, and hurricanes change yearly. (Good health)

10-Last but not least. Housing is not that cool, kids. However, if you ascend to the ranks of the communist party, you can live in a great, big, lovely house.

You might not like it, but who knows, maybe you will. Take it from me, and I endorse this message, an authentic Cuban.

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