Players Don't Want to Play in Oakland

There is a reason the Oakland Athletics did not acquire Adrian Beltre this offseason, there is also a reason they didn't acquire him in 2009. There is a reason that they also did not sign Lance Berkman or Hisashi Iwakuma this offseaon. Scott Boras spoke out about why players, especially clients of his, do not want to play for the Oakland Athletics. It's not the city, it's not the team, it's the ballpark. Other teams use this to their advantage when recruiting other players, asking "Why would you want to play in an empty park?" The A's Coliseum is enormous, but has the same problem that other teams have, there are no fans. Just like in Florida with Sun Life Stadium, there is room for many fans, but little come to the park to watch their teams play. Is it because the stadiums are also football stadiums or is it because the teams that play there are unsuccessful? It could be one of the two variables, but it is known that players consider the fan basis before coming to a team, and Oakland is a prime example. So maybe Oakland should take the route that the Marlins are taking in getting a new ball park, or should consider "beefing" up their deals so that players will want to play there. I wish Oakland luck in bringing in new players and new fans. I would like to see a successful and booming team out of the Athletics like they used to be.