And there he was, entering the lobby at 7 p.m. local time, and after speaking to San Francisco Giants chairman Greg Johnson, walked to the bar, greeted the trio, and shook their hands.
It was as if he came over to apologize.
They asked, in a round-about way, whether anything can be done to save the team, with Leon saying, “Do the right thing.’’
“It’s been a lot worse for me than you,’’ Fisher told them. “Anyway, I just want to let you know I appreciate you guys being here, I appreciate the passion you have shown.’’
They thanked Fisher for coming over, and Isham said, “Can I ask you one question?’’
Fisher: “There’s never one question. I’ve got to go."
As he walked away, they then told him, almost in unison: “Do what’s right! Do what’s right!"
Cullen said afterwards: “I wanted to ask what it would take to get Oakland back to the table."