A’s cautiously optimistic entering 2018
Craig TaylorA rousing youth movement has the A’s more excited than ever about their future, but expectations must be tempered in the coming year while they practice patience with a rebuild. OAK Homepage News
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A’s make most out of transition season in 2017
The 2017 season was a time of transition for the A’s, who made promises of a rebuild and better days ahead amid a third consecutive last-place division finish. A sluggish start prompted the club to give the young guys a shot, and they responded with a 36-37 record in the second half, finishing on a…
Athletics’ Luzardo primed for breakout in ’18
Jonathan Mayo breaks down a list of an even dozen prospects — six hitters and six pitchers — who seem primed to have big 2018 seasons and who could, as a result, land on our Top 100 at some point in the current year. OAK Homepage News
Inbox: Do A’s need an experienced starter?
The consensus opinion is the A’s need an experienced starting pitcher in 2018 after trading away Sonny Gray last season. A’s beat reporter Jane Lee tackles this issue and more in her latest Inbox. OAK Homepage News
A’s lead most improved farm systems in 2017
Jim Callis looks at the five clubs who improved their prospect stocks the most in the past year, led by the Oakland Athletics. OAK Homepage News