Reviled Baseball Executive Dave Kaval Resigns, Igniting Harsh Reactions From Fans [Video]

When the Oakland Athletics announced the franchise was relocating to Las Vegas, Nevada, it was widely assumed not all team employees would make the move with the team.

Ironically, one of those employees was revealed Friday to be the reviled face of the A’s uprooting: team president Dave Kaval.

In a statement released by the team Kaval announced his resignation, effective Tuesday, “to pursue new business opportunities in California.”

A’s owner John Fisher, in the same release, said, “We are grateful for Dave’s contributions and leadership over the past eight years. He guided our organization through a period of significant transition, and we sincerely thank him for his unwavering commitment to the team.”

The announcement that Kaval was staying in California was met with …