Which ex Sox player will go after JR if he releases a John Fisher/Oakland A’s letter and refuses interviews at year’s end?

[caulfield12]

According to multiple reports, the Oakland A's are preparing for Thursday's finale at the Oakland Coliseum by beefing up security and urging players and staff to not interact with fans out of fear of violence.

USA Today reports that manager Mark Kotsay was urged to scrap his plan to address fans postgame and to instead retreat to the clubhouse. Outfielder JJ Bleday told ESPN that players were advised by the team to "get on out of there," instead of gathering for postgame photos on the field.

This, of course, does not sit well with an already spurned fan base. A's fan group "Last Dive Bar" issued a response to the reports via social media on Saturday.

"Can you all have even one sliver of decency or an ounce of respect for a fanbase that’s loved this team for 56 years?" the post reads. "You have done absolutely nothing to honor the fans or celebrate the history of this team this year.

"Just shut the f*** up and let the fans say their final goodbyes. Quit manufacturing bulls*** to serve your make believe narrative that the fans were the problem."

Fisher's letter was met with similar responses from fans on social media.

"I’ve seen AI responses with more sincerity," one fan wrote. "Absolutely insulting to the fanbase," another added.

Former MLB pitcher Trevor May, who played his final season in 2023 with the A's, issued a similar sentiment.

"Dear John,

"With all due respect, which is more than you likely deserve, save it," May wrote on social media. "Be an adult. Get in front of a camera and say it with your chest. Releasing a letter, clearly written by someone else, and including a bunch of names you DEFINITELY do not know, is just disrespectful to those that love the team.

"'We tried.' lol. The fact that you STILL think that anyone cares about that at this point shows, once again, your lack of understanding of WHY people love the game. You love owning stuff, just not your actions. Either stand up with pride or keep hiding. Pick one, we're tired."

https://sports.yahoo.com/as-owner-john-fisher-claims-we-did-our-very-best-to-keep-team-in-oakland-in-parting-letter-to-fans-before-final-homestand-233108544.html

Edited 2 hours ago by caulfield12