Former Oakland Athletics reliever Trevor May Calls on Team Owner to Sell the Team
In a shocking announcement on Monday, former Oakland Athletics reliever Trevor May announced his retirement from professional baseball and took the opportunity to criticize team owner John Fisher, urging him to “sell the team.” May, 34, played nine MLB seasons, including one with the A’s during the 2023 season.
May’s career statistics include an ERA of 4.24, 36 wins, 28 losses, and 33 saves. His retirement came with a fiery message directed towards Fisher, who has faced criticism from fans, writers, broadcasters, and even politicians. May’s comments are some of the most scathing ever uttered about a team owner in a public forum by an active or retired player.
During his retirement video, May said, “Sell the team, dude. Sell it, man. Let someone who actually takes pride in the things they own, own something.”
He also expressed his frustration with Fisher’s alleged greed, saying, “Take mommy and daddy’s money somewhere else, dork. And also, if you’re going to be a greedy f—, own it. There’s nothing weaker than being afraid of cameras. That’s one thing I really struggled with this year, not just eviscerating that guy.”
The Oakland Athletics have been facing the possibility of relocation to Las Vegas after the 2024 season. In June, fans organized a “reverse boycott,” attending games in large numbers with shirts that read “SELL” to express their concerns about the team’s direction.
May’s comments have resonated with A’s fans, providing some catharsis and shedding light on the conversations that may have been occurring within the A’s clubhouse during their disappointing 2023 season, which saw the team set an Oakland-era franchise record with 112 losses.
While May’s retirement may not be the start of a wave of players speaking out against the team owner, it does highlight the frustration and dissatisfaction that exists within the organization. As May enters a new phase of his life, his candid remarks have struck a chord with both fans and potentially his former teammates.
As the A’s continue to face uncertainty regarding their future in Oakland, the calls for Fisher to sell the team only grow louder. With the upcoming relocation to Las Vegas and a new ballpark on the horizon, the owner will need to address the concerns of fans and players alike if he hopes to restore faith in the franchise.