A telling split

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The Oakland A's are only playing .500 ball, but their line when they've got their best position player looks like that of an AL West contender. Record with Kurt Suzuki: 25-18. Record without him (due to intercostal strain and bereavement leave): 8-15.

Another step: Tuesday evening, the San Jose City Council certified the ballpark Environmental Impact Report, a step toward putting the stadium on the November ballot. There is a sense that Santa Clara voters' approval of the less taxpayer-friendly 49ers stadium measure (San Jose would provide only land and improvements, while Santa Clara would also kick in $79 million toward construction) has put momentum on the side of the project.

San Jose can schedule a vote without settlement of the Giants' territorial rights issue, however, if there's no agreement, the Giants-backed Stand for San Jose can be expected to launch a campaign and possibly a lawsuit against it. With polls looking favorable, San Jose may feel confident enough to go ahead and force a showdown.

Posted By: Vlae Kershner (Email) | June 16 2010 at 02:19 PM

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