The Oakland Athletics are staying put under new leadership and determined to find the right location for an intimate new ballpark that brings together the community with a great vibe for fans. Committed new team President Dave Kaval just pulled off something similar in his other job: Building the San Jose Earthquakes' second-year, state-of-the art Avaya Stadium, which just so happens to boast the largest outdoor bar in North America. ''I know they're starving for a place to call home,'' Kaval, also president of the MLS Earthquakes, said Thursday when he was formally introduced.
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