The A’s Fan Experience officially opened its doors, and John Fisher used the moment to lay out his vision for the franchise’s future—from the Vegas ballpark model to the kids-first strategy meant to build a new generation of fans. This episode dives deep into everything Fisher said, everything he implied, and everything he avoided. We walk through his comments room by room, from the elephant statue to the cube to the stadium replica he insists is “just a small tidbit” of what’s coming. It’s a moment designed to rebrand the team, reset the narrative, and convince an entire city that 125 years of A’s history now belongs to them. 

But there’s another layer: winter meetings kick off next week, meaning the words Fisher chose matter even more right now. When he talks about spending, about keeping young talent, about being “on time and on budget,” these aren’t just PR lines—they’re clues to how the front office plans to operate when the market heats up. This episode breaks down the promise, the pressure, and the timing. Because between the launch of the Fan Experience and the storm that winter meetings always bring, the A’s are stepping into a defining stretch—and Fisher just gave us the script. 

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