Oakland Mayor Thao Blasting MLB Commissioner Bad Idea - Baseball Expansion Chance Harmed By Politics Oakland Mayor Thao Blasting MLB Commissioner Bad Idea - Baseball Expansion Chance Harmed By Politics Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao may think she’s scoring points by getting into a shouting match with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, but she’s not. Her behavior could cost Oakland chance at MLB Expansion. In fact, Oakland’s entire political approach has caused the loss of four sports teams, and a rash of contracts, agreements, and promises that are not interrelated and totally contradictory in some cases. The Oakland Coliseum JPA is harmed by this. Indeed, the whole city. It’s time for a more professional approach. This Donald Trump style flaming is good media but bad sports business. Stay tuned via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO5GakIB22E