. >> reporter: jared isum is documenting the fight to keep calling the coliseum home. >> it will come down to the sports network deal with nbc sports. >> negotiations happening on wednesday. sources say yes. this week they proposed roughly $97 million deal for the a's to stay. and it is crickets to what offer they're pitching. >> from our standpoint, everything is dark. >> reporter: they live in sacramento county, but have been spearheading the stadium boycotts in oakland with that last dive bar. >> will you support the team? and no, i will not. >> it is real nice to have something close. >> reporter: but is the seating at the stadium up to major league standards? right now between stadium seats and the grass, they could fit about 14,600 fans. the coliseum will fit 63,000 fans. but less than 11,000 fans would show up on average last season. >> and is there a place for them to get ready, the green room, the transportation rooms. >> reporter: and city leaders are refusing to comment that many will speculate the players association would require. >> it's the capital city of california. s