fans will probably not be surprised to hear that team officials weren't brimming with optimism after meeting with Oakland and Alameda County representatives about a possible extension to the A's lease at the Coliseum.
Over the past weekend, news surfaced that Oakland city officials would present the A's with an offer that would extend the baseball team's current lease, which is set to run out at the end of this season. The A's have also looked at playing in Sacramento and Salt Lake City. The city reportedly planned to offer the team a five-year, $97 million extension for five years with a chance to opt out at three years. As part of the offer, Oakland leaders want the Major League Baseball to commit to giving the city an expansion team.
Representatives with the team released a brief statement early Tuesday afternoon.
"We appreciate Oakland's engagement and also we are far apart on the terms needed to agree on an extension," the statement read.
The A's are hoping their new stadium in Las Vegas will be ready for the 2028 season, but they need a place to play until then.
MLB owners cast their vote supporting the team's proposed move to Las Vegas back in November.
The team's pending move to Las Vegas has raised tensions among fans. Hundreds of A's supporters gathered in the Coliseum parking lot last week during the team's home opener for a massive tailgate party/protest, calling for team owner John Fisher to sell the team.
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