Elephant Rumblings: A’s continue on ‘parallel path’ in stadium search

A’s news and notes from Saturday.

With the Oakland Athletics taking part in Big League Weekend in Las Vegas, it was inevitable that discussion about the team’s pursuit of a new stadium would return to the forefront. While there has been no developments on that front, MLB.com’s Martin Gallegos spoke with manager Mark Kotsay and general manager David Forst about the situation Saturday.

Kotsay said that the team continues to pursue a “parallel path” when it comes to stadium negotiations between Oakland and Las Vegas.

“It’s been talked about for a long time,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. “We continue to pursue both in Oakland and in Vegas. We call that the ‘parallel path.’ We’re always looking for the opportunity in front of us. We’ve had that in Oakland. I know John has done everything he can to get a deal done and continues to do that, and I think he’s doing that in both places.”

A’s Coverage

• A’s lose one, tie another in split squad Saturday matchups

MLB News

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. withdraws from World Baseball Classic.
• Rangers sign veteran closer Will Smith to one-year deal.
• Red Sox lefty James Paxton unlikely to be ready for start of season.
• The Rangers aren’t worried yet, but their pitching staff is dealing with a variety of ailments.
• Royals starter Ryan Yarbrough is dealing with a slight groin strain.
• Tigers sign Trevor Rosenthal to minor league deal.
• Nine players with a big walk-year opportunity.

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