Oakland A’s contemplate transferring out of the town, crew officers to go to Las Vegas subsequent week

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) – On Tuesday morning, the Oakland A’s confirmed that team officials will be visiting the Las Vegas area next week to explore the ball club’s move there.

The Las Vegas Review Journal reports that a group led by Dave Kaval, team president, will meet with Nevada government officials for several days.

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Las Vegas is one of six cities named as possible candidates for the A’s as the team tries to get approval for a new waterfront ballpark in Oakland.

Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan asked for a vote on the project at the city council meeting on July 20th.

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