Is M.C. Hammer part owner in the Oakland A's?
962373
No he is not.  His affilliation was a bat boy in the 70's.\n\n[edit] "Executive VP" for the A's\nFrom 1972 to 1980, Burrell served as a batboy with the Oakland Athletics under colorful team owner Charlie Finley, who lived in the Midwest and for whom Burrell was his "eyes and ears."[1] Reggie Jackson, in describing Burrell's role for Finley, took credit for the "Hammer" nickname:\n\nHell, our chief executive, the guy that ran our team, uh, that communicated [with] Charlie Finley, the top man there, was a 13-year old kid. I nicknamed him "Hammer," because he looked like Hank Aaron.[1] \nRon Bergman, at the time an Oakland Tribune writer who covered the A's, recalled that:\n\nHe was an informant in the clubhouse, an informant for Charlie, and he got the nickname "Pipeline."[1] \nAccording to Hammer:\n\nCharlie said, "I'm getting you a new hat. I don't want you to have a hat that says "A's" on it. I'm getting you a hat that says 'Ex VP,' that says 'Executive Vice President.' You're running the joint around here." . . . Every time I come down to the clubhouse, you know, Rollie would yell out "Oh, everybody be quiet! Here comes Pipeline!"[1] \nBurrell wanted to be a professional baseball player, but he did not catch on in any professional organization. He instead joined the Navy, where he served with Patron Forty Seven (VP-47) of Moffett Field in Mountain View, California, as a Petty Officer Third Class Aviation Store Keeper (AK-3) until his honorable discharge [citation needed]. Upon his return he began performing music in clubs and started his own record label, Bust It[citation needed].
996713
At last report, Sammy Sosa turned down a non-guaranteed contract offer from the Washington Nationals during this off-season. \n\nWith the recent revelations about the use of HGH (human growth hormone) from Jason Grimsley, it's unlikely that Sosa, one of the most prominent players said to be tied to baseball's steroids scandal (and one of the players who testified before the House committee investigating the problem) will be receiving any calls from major league front offices any time soon.\n\nOn the other hand, if you want to know what Sammy Sosa is doing RIGHT NOW, he was courtside at the American Airlines Arena in Miami last night (or tonight, however you prefer to think of it) for game 4 between the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks.
58595
He began his career as a coach and then became a general manager. Subsequently he was named commisioner of the old AFL. He returned to the Raiders a few years later as general managing partner after buying 10 percent of the team for $18,500.
1040560
It's gonna be a toss up between the Oakland A's and the Texas Rangers. In the end, the A's will win.
766382
athletics because they need a good DH and also they lost the big hurt to the jays. If bonds sings with the padres then he will have to play left field which is also a terrible defender that's why he should go to the A's
446867
1) As it goes for MC Hammer: Hammer time" was over by 1996, when $13.7 million in the red, he declared bankruptcy. After breaking his leg in 1996 and the murder of friend Tupac Shakur, Hammer experienced somewhat of an epiphany and went back to being "a man of God" (Hammer grew up in a religious envronment and was no stranger to spiritual endevours). \n\nHammer is now an evangilist, his shows now consist of prayer, preaching and gospel singing. He lives in a four-bedroom home in Northern California with his wife and 4 children. \n\n2)And. as it goes for Vanilla Ice : His music career fizzled after 9 months. Virtually bankrupt by the early 90s Vanilla Ice was forced to supplement his income by cycle racing and touring overseas. A much publicized descent into drugs and obscurity forced Ice to clean-up his "act" and, after the birth of his daughter, return to touring and recording. Currently in smaller and little-known venues.
392408
No, not part owner, just a GM...
18382
After New York Giants manager John McGraw told reporters that Philadelphia manufacturer Benjamin Shibe, who owned the controlling interest in the new team, had a “white elephant on his hands," Mack defiantly adopted the white elephant as the team mascot, though over the years the elephant has appeared in several different colors (currently forest green). The A’s are sometimes, though infrequently, referred to as the Elephants or White Elephants.\n\nThe elephant was retired as team mascot in 1963 by then-owner Charles O. Finley in favor of a Missouri mule. In 1986, the elephant was restored as the symbol of the Athletics and currently adorns the left sleeve of home and road uniforms.
6714
he lives in oakland california.
172252
He's with the Oakland Athletics now.
27373
to add to Jerry's list: \n\nTim Raines and son (Tim jr?).\nBret and Aaron Boone sons of Bob Boone.\nSandy Alomar Jr. and Roberto (if still playing last year) sons of Sandy Alomar.  \nJerry Hairston Jr. son of Jerry Hairston.\nPedro Borbon still around?  Son of Pedro Borbon.\nClemens's son was drafted by the Astros, but didn't get to the majors yet.
1167104
Oakland hit 14 in 2000  AL record\n\n\nSt.louis hit 12 in 2000   NL record
592723
Yes, it was Kansas City Royals Alex Gordon. Here is a link for the full explanation.
374480
Absolutely the current owner of the Detroit Tigers is not a good owner for the team because he cares more about the Detroit Red Wings than he does about the Tigers. He should just sell the team to a baseball owner who has a passion for Tigers Baseball and can put the Tigers on a winning edge.
802781
According to most reports he will end up in Boston (or the Mets). I think there are a few very quiet teams trying to sneak in and get him. One real possibility is the White Sox(they wont re-sign podsednik and would value Lugo's speed and pop at the top of their order), another is the Dodgers(another team needing top of the order pop and speed plus may lose Garciappara). The team I am betting he ends up with will be the Angels. Moreno has deep pockets, is itching to spend his money and clearly the Angels are desperate to add some bats to their line up. They could use an upgrade at most infield positions and and seem to be the team most eager to overspend (not suggesting that whatever Lugo signs for is bad spent money, just guessing Moreno is so impatient that he may give 2-3 million a year more than anyone else may offer). Plus they may be thinking that signing free agents beats trading away pitching.
599626
Although the A's are in a rather large market they are a small market team because of there low income. They have a lot of things working against them. There stadium sucks, they have to share the market with the Giants, and there is a general lack of interest in baseball in Oakland. Those things would all help a team make money if people went to the games but no one goes. They had the 12th worst attendance last year despite having one of the largest stadiums. They also have owners who arent willing to shell out there own money to help the team. Combine that with a crappy tv deal and the A's dont make much money at all. According to Forbes.com they had the 7th lowest revenue in baseball.
694993
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-athleticsstadium&prov=ap&type=lgns