Mid-week special! Alex and Bobby talk about the Houston Astros providing housing for players and give quick reactions to the Oakland A’s ballpark ultimatum. Then they bring on Alex Coffey, A’s beat writer for The Athletic, to break down how negotiations got to this moment, how Rob Manfred’s shadow looms over this all, and what the outcome for the A’s — and the city — might look like. Finally, they wrap with some voicemails about interpreter mound visits, the Liberty Media Braves, and a rule to break baseball.

Follow Alex Coffey on Twitter at @byalexcoffey.

Links:
The A’s had a Manfred favor in their pocket ($)
A’s to begin exploring other location options
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Songs featured in this episode:
Mild High Club — “Rollercoaster Baby” • Hospital Bracelet — “Feral Rat Anthem” • Gum Country — “Tennis (I Feel OK)” • Booker T & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”

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