[PeteMoss]

If they can't make money in that area with suites and in arena advertising they need a better sales team. There is boatloads of cash in that area.

Typical sports team owner though... sign a 20 year deal at a rate that obviously was acceptable to you at the time, then the market changes and realize you screwed yourself and start the 'oh we might have to move' rumours.

EDIT: ^^^ Surprised you say the A's are popular down there. The Sharks have nearly out drawn them in terms of attendence some years despite playing in a tiny arena. Obviously the A's stadium is a complete dump which is a factor.