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As the Oakland Athletics continue to struggle in the American League West, A’s fans have taken to a unique form of protest: a reverse boycott. In an effort to urge team owner John Fisher to sell the team, A’s fans have been rallying together to show their support for the team and their displeasure with Fisher’s ownership.
The reverse boycott began in April of this year when a group of A’s fans started a petition on Change.org to urge Fisher to sell the team. The petition has since gained over 10,000 signatures, and the movement has grown to include rallies outside the stadium and even a plane flying a banner over the stadium during a game.
The A’s have been in a state of flux since Fisher took over as owner in 2005, with the team failing to make the playoffs in any of his 13 seasons as owner. This lack of success, combined with Fisher’s reluctance to invest in the team, has led many fans to feel that the team is stuck in a cycle of mediocrity.
The reverse boycott has been met with mixed reactions from fans and the media. Some have praised the fans for taking a stand and showing their support for the team, while others have criticized the movement for being too extreme.
Regardless of how one feels about the reverse boycott, it is clear that A’s fans are passionate about their team and want to see it succeed. The movement has certainly put pressure on Fisher to sell the team, and it will be interesting to see how he responds in the coming months.
