As manager Mark Kotsay spilled his heart to the crowd after the franchises final game in Oakland on Thursday. After the final out of the 3-2 win over the Aj Smith-shawver Jersey Rangers, Kotsay, who spent four seasons with the As during his playing days, grabbed a microphone and addre sed the 46,889 in attendance at Oakland Coliseum. Im gonna keep this short, I dont really know if Im gonna be able to make it through this, Kotsay said. To the staff, who dedicated their lives to the Oakland As, especially those who arent coming with us. I am forever grateful and will never forget you. Manager Mark Kotsay leads the stadium in a cheer after the As 3-2 win over the Rangers after the final game at the Oakland Coliseum on Sept. 26, 2024. Getty Images And to all of you, on behalf of my staff, myself, this team, all the past players and coaches, everyone whos worn the green and gold: there are no better fans than you guys. Thank you all for loving the game of baseball. Thank you all for your lifelong support of the Oakland As. Explore More And last, I want to thank you guys for coming out today to share this moment with a club that Im so proud of. We played our a ses off this year. I think we should all pay homage to this amazing stadium that weve had the privilege and pleasure of enjoying for 57 years. And I ask you one more time, to start the greatest cheer in baseball: Lets Go Oakland. The crowd erupted behind Kotsay with players and coaches joining in on the chants from the field. Manager Mark Kotsay leads the stadium in a cheer after the As win over the Rangers after the final game at the Oakland Coliseum on Sept. 26, 2024. Getty Images The local broadcast panned to emotional As fans as they shouted in unison at the Coliseum one last time. Thursdays game marked the end of the Atheletics 57-year tenure in Oakland after arriving in the Bay Area from Kansas City in 1968. The As will for at least the next three seasons before moving to Las Vegas. Spencer Schwellenbach Jersey