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Responses from Players and Fans
Adding to the chorus of criticism, former A's player Trevor May expressed disdain about Fisher's attempt at reconciling with fans through a letter written by someone else, encapsulating it in quite blunt terms: "With all due respect... save it." May's words resonate with many who feel that the A's management has neglected its roots and the loyalty of its fans.
Fans in Oakland are bracing themselves for the loss of an organization tied to their identity while questioning the future of their support. Will they be able to switch loyalties to a team that feels like a stranger? Many suggest that this move may alienate a significant segment of the fanbase, as they grapple with the reality of a franchise that has chosen to abandon them.