There’s no doubt that the Oakland Athletics are The Loneliest Team in Baseball. The team is barely a thousand fans strong, with 2,488 people packed into the Oakland Coliseum. Management is torn between a loyal fan base and offended fans. The team is dealing with deteriorating friendships, and critics constantly attack the team and its administration. But what do fans really think about this team?
Pederson’s team cheats
The allegations of cheating on the part of the Houston Astros continue to mount, and the evidence against the team keeps piling up. It was only a matter of time before the Astros faced the Dodgers in the World Series, and the revelations of cheating by Houston’s players have made the team’s fans very angry. But Joc Pederson broke the silence and said something that will reverberate far beyond the Dodgers.
If the Giants’ struggles are related to any cheating on the part of Pederson’s team, there are some red flags. The Giants, for example, rarely used the southpaw, and sent up Pederson almost a quarter of the time. The Giants will not do that again. However, Pederson’s swing percentages aren’t only about chances. It’s also about how well the Giants prepare their players.
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Pederson’s team is beginning to crumble
The Philadelphia Eagles are starting to look like a team that needs a coach. They are in a bad spot after a 21-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Coach Doug Pederson made it clear that his team must remain hungry for the rest of the season. After a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, it’s hard to find fault in the offense or defense.
The Eagles’ hiring of Tom Gamble as GM drew a sharp contrast to Pederson’s tenacity. While Pederson’s amiable nature allowed harmony when the team won, his unrelenting attitude caused him to be meddled with by the front office, which was led by owner Jeffrey Lurie. Pederson had not impressed Lurie with his suggestions and his inability to juggle all of the responsibilities of a head coach. Thus, he was sacked, and the rest of the team was left with no choice but to be led by a new coach.
A’s stadium is decrepit
The Oakland Athletics’ stadium is a sorry case of a ghost town. The walls and floors are chipped and the concession stands are shuttered. One of the most decrepit parts of the stadium is Mount Davis, a massive seating structure that once obstructed the entire stadium’s view. This decrepit structure may be the only part of the Oakland stadium visible from space. But it’s no reason to throw in the towel.
The decrepit Oakland A’s stadium has long been a problem for the team. The A’s have consistently struggled with attendance, averaging just 2,488 spectators for a May 2 game between two teams with similar attendance problems. That’s the lowest attendance the A’s have had in 40 years. Even after a recent renovation, the A’s are still looking for a new home.
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