Former Oakland Athletics owner, Lew Wolff, has released a memoir titled "Moments," criticizes the San Francisco Giants for their role in the team's departure from the Bay Area. Wolff alleges that the Giants' refusal to relinquish territorial rights to Santa Clara County was a factor in the Athletics' relocation, which is currently in a transitional phase in Sacramento before a planned move to Las Vegas in 2028. He argues that their decision to leave was due to the Giants’ refusal to relocate to San Jose, which Wolff claims represents a significant portion of their fan base and revenue. The team's current owner, John Fisher, has faced intense criticism from the Oakland faithful.