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MLB Commissioner Says Oakland Could Lose A’s Over Lawsuit

Oakland is suing the A's over redevelopment plans. The commissioner has threatened to move the team if the lawsuit isn't dropped.

One council member in meetings with the commissioner said, “I don’t think he was bluffing...He was very serious.”
One council member in meetings with the commissioner said, “I don’t think he was bluffing...He was very serious.” (CBS-SF)

OAKLAND (KPIX 5) — Major League Baseball’s commissioner is warning the city of Oakland to either drop the lawsuit against the A’s plans to redevelop the Coliseum site or risk losing the team altogether.

Commissioner Rob Manfred had two separate meetings with Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and City Council President Rebecca Kaplan. Councilmember Larry Reid was present for both meetings.

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