Oct 10, 2006 7:35 PM EST

Athletics owner Lewis Wolff has bought at least three parcels in Fremont, CA next to a site the team has targeted for a new ballpark.

"We have been purchasing land in the area," Wolff said. "If we go down there, we want to make sure we have enough land."

The lots, about 10 acres total, are on Brandin Court along Interstate 880. They are adjacent to a vacant 143-acre site the A's have said would be ideal for a ballpark.

Although Wolff acknowledged his company has purchased the land, he declined to say whether the team would eventually relocate to Fremont.

Via The Argus