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[JoshuaSantos]

Originally Posted by Animo

By Ben Enosbenos@bayareanewsgroup.com

Pretty surprising =)

[Animo]

The Giants sucks nowadays.

[Animo]

San Jose Sharks' signing of Devin Setoguchi helps shape draft-day plans

By David Pollak dpollak@mercurynews.com
Posted: 06/23/2011 05:27:58 PM PDT
Updated: 06/23/2011 08:51:44 PM PDT

Sharks general manager Doug Wilson describes the trade talks and player movement that surround the 2011 NHL draft that begins Friday night in St. Paul, Minn., as "a bit of a poker game."

Thursday, Wilson got a better idea of all the cards he is holding when he signed Devin Setoguchi to a three-year, $9 million contract extension one week before the 24-year-old right wing would have become a restricted free agent.

[MetropolisMayorII]

This was an old thread before the reorg and it seems to have disappeared. So, I thought I'd revive it as efforts for a new A's ballpark in San Jose, a new Earthquakes stadium, also in San Jose, and a new 49ers (possibly joint 49ers/Raiders) stadium in Santa Clara are ramping up.

First up: Cisco Field, proposed home of the San Jose A's. Capacity: 32K. Awaiting MLB's transfer of Santa Clara County territorial rights from the Giants back to the A's. Privately financed by the A's.



Next: The New San Jose Earthquakes Stadium (unofficially dubbed "The Epicenter"). Across from San Jose International, near Santa Clara University. Capacity: 15-18K. In the permitting stage; most shovel-ready of all projects. Privately financed by the Earthquakes.



Finally: The Proposed 49ers Stadium in Santa Clara. Capacity: 68,500K. The team is in the process of securing approximately $900 million for construction. NFL in favor of a joint 49ers/Raiders stadium. Projected opening: 2015. Jointly-financed by the 49ers and the city of Santa Clara.

[mic5228]

The capacity on the football stadium could be raised a bit, and the baseball stadium definitely needs a boost to at least 40, with room for expansion. Also I don't think football will come until baseball has done it successfully, and BART is building or has the funds ready for a project serving the area.

[surrill]

Originally Posted by mic5228

The capacity on the football stadium could be raised a bit, and the baseball stadium definitely needs a boost to at least 40, with room for expansion. Also I don't think football will come until baseball has done it successfully, and BART is building or has the funds ready for a project serving the area.

40k for the ballpark is a bit much for this market. 34-36k is appropriate.

[MetropolisMayorII]

Originally Posted by surrill

40k for the ballpark is a bit much for this market. 34-36k is appropriate.

The 32K capacity comes from A) the limits of available space and B) the desire for a more intimate baseball experience. I think the difference between the Coliseum and Cisco Field will be night and day.

@mic5228: BART funding is actually coming along; it will reach SJ--eventually. I think the bigger question is HSR. Arguably, that'll have a much bigger impact on the South Bay than BART.

[Animo]

I'll just merge this one here so that we can all discuss any sports or improvements until contractions of the project.

[JoshuaSantos]

Originally Posted by mic5228

The capacity on the football stadium could be raised a bit, and the baseball stadium definitely needs a boost to at least 40, with room for expansion. Also I don't think football will come until baseball has done it successfully, and BART is building or has the funds ready for a project serving the area.

I think the 49ers stadium will be built in the South Bay regardless of what happens with baseball. Several million were just invested in a preview center for the new luxury boxes, and they have already sold almost $200M worth of luxury suites alone. By the end of 2012 they should have the financing they need.

As for the A's, if they don't move to San Jose you can wave goodbye to the team (which I'm sure would thrill the Giants). Only pure greed on behalf of the Giants is making it take this long for a decision.

[MetropolisMayorII]

Originally Posted by JoshuaSantos

I think the 49ers stadium will be built in the South Bay regardless of what happens with baseball. Several million were just invested in a preview center for the new luxury boxes, and they have already sold almost $200M worth of luxury suites alone. By the end of 2012 they should have the financing they need.

As for the A's, if they don't move to San Jose you can wave goodbye to the team (which I'm sure would thrill the Giants). Only pure greed on behalf of the Giants is making it take this long for a decision.

We've been here before, but the A's are indicating more and more that a decision will come down from MLB within weeks.

[jlee]

No matter what you think of Al Davis and the Raiders, you can't deny the impact he had on the NFL and American sports culture.

[ElDudarinodotcom]

San Jose OKs land deal for potential A's stadium

Susan Slusser, Chronicle Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 9, 2011

The A's took another incremental step in their quest for a stadium in San Jose on Tuesday when the San Jose City Council voted 10-1 to approve extending a land-purchase option to the team.

"It's a small step, but it's still a significant step," San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed said by phone. "It feels more concrete. Now we're talking about a real-estate deal. I think we're getting closer."

San Jose is granting the A's a two-year option to buy about 5 acres of land downtown, near HP Pavilion and the Diridon Station. The option will cost the A's $50,000, and there is a $25,000 option for a third year. During that period, the team may purchase the land for $6.98 million - an outcome presumably dependent on Major League Baseball approving the move.

A's owner Lew Wolff said in an e-mail to The Chronicle that he is "pleased with the vote" by the City Council.

There are no indications from MLB that the A's stadium issue is on the agenda for next week's owners' meetings in Milwaukee; the next owners' meetings after that will be in January. MLB's blue-ribbon panel studying a new A's ballpark has operated for nearly three years with no public recommendation.

Even if the A's get the OK to move, any final land sale and ballpark must be approved by San Jose voters, a stipulation affirmed by City Council vote Tuesday. No public funds are to be used to build or maintain the facility or to reimburse the team for any building-related expenses.

Santa Clara County is considered to be Giants' territory by MLB, but major-league owners could vote to overturn the territorial rights.

The A's are likely to pay the $50,000 for the option agreement within the next few days. Should the team decide not to purchase the land, the city will keep the $50,000.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...#ixzz1dEnji6Ji

[JoshuaSantos]

The 49ers Stadium now has Financing!

Santa Clara, 49ers line up $850M stadium loan
Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011, 8:58am PST - Last Modified: Saturday, December 3, 2011, 8:58am PST
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Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and U.S. Bank have agreed to lend $850 million to build a new $1 billion home for the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara next to the California Great America theme park.

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Santa Clara city officials said Friday night that the financing for a new billion-dollar home for the San Francisco 49ers has been arranged, a significant step towards beginning work on it next year.
About $850 million for the project will be loaned by Goldman Sachs , U.S. Bank and Bank of America .
The loan is expected to be repaid mostly from revenue generated by the 68,500-seat stadium in the form of ticket sales, stadium naming rights and rent.
The National Foootball League is expected to contribute another $150 million.
The rest is planned to be paid by the city’s redevelopment agency, about $40 million, and a hotel tax that is projected to kick in another $35 million.
City and team officials believe the new stadium will generate enough revenue to repay the loan in 25 years, with the 49ers expected to pay higher rent to make up for any year-to-year shortfalls.
The team is also expected to cover any contraction costs that run higher than expected.
The agreement calls for no money from the city's general fund to be used for the stadium.
Study sessions on the new agreement and plan for construction are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday next week at the Santa Clara City Council Chambers and the plan is expected to be acted on at a City Council meeting on Dec. 13.
Click here to read a (PDF) draft of the new stadium agreement between Santa Clara and the San Francisco 49ers.
Written by Cromwell Schubarth. Contact him at cschubarth@bizjournals.com or 408.299.1823.

[Aaron W]

Warriors talk possibility of San Francisco arena

Laura Anthony

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- The Golden State Warriors are exploring a possible move to San Francisco. In response, Oakland Mayor Jean Quan called a news conference to say Oakland has a firm plan to keep the A's, who have their sights set on a possible San Jose move, and wants the Warriors to stay also.


One of the concepts discussed Friday by Quan and other top city officials is something they're calling a "Coliseum City." That is basically remaking this entire complex with individual venues for the A's, Raiders and Warriors. It seems no coincidence this plan is being promoted just as the Warriors have their heads turned toward San Francisco.

On the first official day of practice, it appears Monte Ellis and his Warrior teammates maybe making a play to move from Oakland to San Francisco.

"We received an invitation from Mayor [Ed] Lee of San Francisco about 10 days ago to come visit with them," Warriors President Rick Welts said.

Welts confirmed he and other top team officials met this week with Lee and representatives of the San Francisco Giants about building a new arena for Golden State near AT&T Park.

"He directed, or asked at his direction, that the Giants and the Warriors work together to begin to explore whether or not there is a feasible site in San Francisco that could be the new home for the Warriors," Welts said.

"We want to make it absolutely clear that we want to save and keep all three teams in Oakland," Quan said an hour later during her own press briefing.

Billed as a "major announcement" about her city's efforts to keep the A's, Quan took the opportunity to reiterate she wants all three major sports teams to stay put and that she's been part of the conversation with the Warriors all along.

"I've met with the new owners of the Warriors since they bought the team, we've been keeping in touch," Quan said. "They actually contacted me last week to let me know that San Francisco was going to contact them."

Beyond that, Quan and other top officials want to remind everyone that Oakland has two viable sites for a new A's ballpark -- one at Victory Court near Jack London Square and the other near the site of the existing Coliseum.

"This is their home," Oakland City Council Member Larry Reid said. "This is where they need to be at, and we're going to do everything that we can to make sure that they stay here in the city of Oakland."

A's spokesperson Bob Rose had no new comment, except to reiterate what the team has been saying all along, that their focus is on building a new ballpark in San Jose. The team is still waiting for Major League Baseball to announce its decision about whether the team can move to San Jose. It's a process that's been going on now for three years. An announcement is expected soon.

[Ichiban]

It's only a matter of time before Oakland completely loses all their sports franchises.

[ManilaBoy45]

GOOD LUCK ON THIS WEEKENDS NFC PLAYOFF GAME AGAINTS THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS...

[ManilaBoy45]

The 49ers just pulled off an 'INCREDIBLE' victory over the Saints with just 9 seconds left to win it by a score of 36-32 and will advance to the NFC championship game for the rights to appear in Super Bowl 46... YEHEY! HOORAY! WOWEE!

[pesto]

Originally Posted by Aaron W

Warriors talk possibility of San Francisco arena

I suspect Monte will be retired before the Warriors move to SF. I would guess 5 years minimum, probably longer. The real problem is getting enough talent to get near .500.

The A's and Raiders and goners, of course.

[will101]

One last time: thanks for a great and entertaining season, Niners.



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[612bv3]

Source: SJ Mercury News

Santa Clara sets 49ers stadium for earlier debut

The Associated Press
Posted: 02/11/2012 11:44:43 AM PST
Updated: 02/11/2012 01:02:12 PM PST

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Santa Clara officials are expected to approve a construction contract for the San Francisco 49ers' new stadium that calls on the facility to open in 2014, a year earlier than originally projected.

City officials are scheduled to vote on the $878 million building contract Tuesday, the San Jose Mercury News reported (http://bit.ly/xDGYr0).

It requires construction to begin by July 1 and the stadium to be completed in time to open at the end of August 2014.

Read more: http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_19944306