The Oakland A’s fans’ “reverse boycott” from June protesting the way the franchise was potentially moving to Las Vegas didn’t stop there.
In fact, they brought the protest to Seattle at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game.
It might have been hard to hear on the FOX broadcast, but in the fifth inning, “SELL THE TEAM!” chants began, thanks likely in part to A’s fans handing out cards (see the video below) informing fans on what they could do to help their cause.
That’s pretty cool stuff. Check out some videos from that moment, from all around the ballpark and on the broadcast:
A’s fans led “sell the team” chants in the top of the fifth pic.twitter.com/ipOdLXiDl8
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 12, 2023
The “sell the team chants” were much louder on the broadcast during Brent Rooker’s at-bat pic.twitter.com/MEletpAmrG
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 12, 2023
A sold-out T-Mobile park chanting "SELL THE TEAM" as All-Star Brent Rooker laces a ground rule double.
— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) July 12, 2023
Fans chant "Sell the Team" during Oakland Athletics' Brent Rooker's at-bat. Rooker hits a ground rule double. pic.twitter.com/y0R0XohJRc
— Sam Taylor (@BatSam155) July 12, 2023
Sell the team chants!!! Video from my friend @ej4snowboard pic.twitter.com/yxLVJIGNYf
— chloe morton💙 (@chloe_morton14) July 12, 2023
Here at the @allstargame and thought I’d share one of the cards they’re handing out front. Let’s see how it goes in the 5th. #selltheteam #fisherout #allstargame pic.twitter.com/RhTyPqTXsC
— Doug Miller (@millerdna) July 11, 2023
