Oakland A’s fans say money they donated to Oakland and East Bay charity drives were supposed to be used in the East Bay but now say that money is being used for a Las Vegas charity drive Battle for Las Vegas a softball game for Sat Jul 22, 2023. (photo from @battleforvegas)
On the A’s podcast with Jeremiah:
#1 Oakland A’s fans wasted no time making their feelings know after donating money to the A’s for what they thought was intended for education, volunteerism, youth sports, in Oakland and the East Bay only to find out that the funds are going to be used for a Las Vegas charity drive softball game called “Battle for Las Vegas” on Sat Jul 22.
#2 It’s also understood former Oakland A’s outfielder Jose Canseco will be on hand to help promote “Battle for Las Vegas” the charity drive.
#3 Fans in Oakland are calling this money that was intended for the A’s charity drive for East Bay activities laundered saying the team is using the funds and turning it around to help promotions in Las Vegas.
#4 Fans want to warn the Las Vegas fans of what this money was intended for and the Battle For Vegas is the Oakland A’s fans money that’s going to be used for Las Vegas promotions and the A’s fans feel duped.
#5 Oakland fans say the A’s are using the money to launder their reputation. A’s fans in Oakland are already calling for owner John Fisher to sell the team but they say with their money being used for a Las Vegas benefit will further stain existing bad feelings.
#6 An A’s spokesperson said there was a misunderstanding explaining quote: “The donation to Battle for Vegas is from the A’s organization, not the A’s Community Fund. Funds donated by the fans to the A’s Community Fund will continue to be used to support community partners in Oakland, Alameda County, and the greater Bay Area.”
Jeremiah Salmonson does the Oakland A’s podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com
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