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Lefty A.J. Puk didn’t disappoint in his first full professional season, and the pitcher’s development on and off the mound continued into the offseason, as he represented Oakland at Major League Baseball’s Rookie Career Development Program this month. OAK Homepage News
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…
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
The A’s ushered in a youth movement in 2017, pivoting from plans to compete when it became clear that doing so would not be their reality. Consequently, several veterans exited via trade, allowing the club to prioritize playing time for many prospects. OAK Homepage News
The A’s could very well surpass expectations. They potentially have the rotation to do it: Sonny Gray hopes to pitch like an ace again, Kendall Graveman expects to repeat his 2016 success, and the A’s have a slew of likable, high-upside young arms. OAK Homepage News
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