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Portland Diamond Project: A’s officials plan to visit city

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland Diamond Project is confirming officials with the Oakland Athletics are planning a visit to Portland.

The MLB granted Oakland officials permission to seek possible relocation, with Portland being a possible location along with Las Vegas. 

The Portland Diamond Project released a statement Monday morning on the announcement.

“We have engaged in talks with the Athletics, and plans for a visit by team officials are underway. PDP will have no further comment at this time,” the organization said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson sounds like he’s a fan of idea.

John Canzano with The Oregonian/OregonLive first reported the upcoming visit.