NO-BRAINER: Athletics Should PAY Nick Kurtz NOW and Build Vegas FUTURE

Athletics fans demand answers as Nick Kurtz’s contract extension talks remains uncertain. Will John Fisher finally hand the A’s future centerpiece a lucrative long-term deal, or risk repeating the Juan Soto saga with another generational talent? Heated contract rumors, Kurtz’s meteoric rise as a top power hitter, and comparisons to MLB elite like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge take center stage. The conversation explored the East Bay’s lost sports identity following the departures of the A’s, Raiders, and Warriors. Several points were raised, including skyrocketing fan costs, the changing makeup of Bay Area teams, and questions about ownership accountability. Listener comments highlight the emotional ties fans have to the A’s, even as the team preps for a Vegas move. Can the Athletics rebuild their brand and loyalty—on or off the field? upport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.