Final Bay Bridge Series kicks off with season-high crowd, ‘emotional’ Jose Canseco

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The atmosphere felt like old times in Oakland for Mark Kotsay and Bob Melvin.

And for Mark Canha and Matt Chapman, a couple of former Athletics stars now wearing the rival's jersey.

And even for a teary and touched José Canseco, one of the newest members of the A's Hall of Fame who never saw this honor coming.

“I'd like to thank the fans. I'm an emotional wreck right now,” the former Bash Brother with Mark McGwire said. “I can't believe I've been given this chance, the opportunity to be honored. ... I wish I could give the fans right now a forearm bash to everybody. Incredible memories here with the Oakland A's.”