Former Oakland A’s owner Lew Wolf is the subject of commentary regarding his book and his saying that the San Francisco Giants played a role in forcing the A’s to move out of Oakland (SF Gate file photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 What specific claims does Lew Wolff make in his book about the role of the San Francisco Giants in blocking or influencing the Oakland A’s stadium plans?

#2 According to Wolff, what actions by the Giants allegedly contributed to delaying or derailing a new ballpark for the Oakland Athletics in Oakland?

#3 How does Wolff describe the relationship between the Giants’ ownership and MLB leadership during the period when the Athletics were seeking a new stadium?

#4 What legal, territorial, or political mechanisms does Wolff claim the Giants used to maintain market control in the Bay Area from the economics side of it wouldn’t it been benefical for the Giants having the A’s in Oakland it would have built a strong baseball market?

#5 How do critics respond to Wolff’s assertion that the Giants were “responsible” for the Athletics’ eventual relocation decisions, and what alternative explanations do they offer?

#6 Tony, you were at Sutter Health earlier Saturday where Cleveland Guardians won in an offensive contest 14-6 loss for the Sacramento A’s. This is Cleveland’s second win against the A’s 14-6. Former A’s catcher Stephen Vogt has done a spectacular job managing this Cleveland team.

Tony Harvey is an Sacramento A’s beat reporter for NBC Radio and is a podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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