San Jose launches A's talks, Facebook group Friday, February 27, 2009 By Neil deMause San Jose is definitely trying to be the front-runner in the where-will-the-Oakland-A's-end-up derby, at least in terms of public image. According to the San Jose Mercury News: Some gathered in a hastily called meeting. Other boosters signed up for a new "Baseball San Jose" page on Facebook. They talked of conducting polls and rounding up sponsors and perhaps even offering a discount on city-owned land already earmarked for a downtown stadium. They also called team owner Lew Wolff, who is in Arizona to mark the beginning of spring training. The Merc News did not say whether boosters had invited Wolff to play a game of Lexulous. More seriously, San Jose councilmember Pete Constant has called for public money towards an A's stadium to remain on the table if it's part of "a deal that makes financial sense for the city." A city referendum would almost certainly be required first. Other councilmembers are planning a poll to gauge local support for a stadium, though you have to wonder whether they'll ask whether San Jose residents will want to help pay for it as well.

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