It sounds as if the Athletics won’t shy away from improving their roster despite facing a challenging path to the postseason. President of baseball operations Billy Beane indicated he’s “preparing” to act as a buyer this summer in an interesting chat with Tim Kawakami of The Athletic (subscription link).
Clearly, the A’s front office will be realistic both about the odds of the postseason and the need to keep an eye on the future. As Beane says, the club will “have to be calculating and not go scorched earth” at the deadline, particularly given that it is still facing a big gap in the Wild Card race and a very tall order to challenge in the division.
That said, Beane made clear that he sees a chance to make this a season to remember. “The idea that we can sort of push off an opportunity because we think we’ll be better next year is just a bad approach from our standpoint,” he said. “We’ve got to do everything we can.”
While there are no promises that any additions will be made, and there are still a few weeks until the deadline, it’s clear there’s a sense of optimism in Oakland. The A’s entered play today twelve games over .500, after all, even while cobbling together a rotation that is missing many of its most promising young arms due to injury.
Unsurprisingly, Beane suggested the starting staff is the primary area he’ll target at the deadline. That certainly seems to be the clearest area for improvement on the roster, though it’ll at least be interesting to see just how bold the organization ends up being — and whether moves in other areas are at least contemplated.
sidewinder11
Oakland could actually end up being a dark horse for a wild card spot. Who knows how long Paxton will be out for Seattle and how his absence will affect them. If Oakland adds someone like deGrom to their rotation along with a couple of minor pieces, they could look really good.
Travis’ Wood
The A’s aren’t trading for deGrom lol
sidewinder11
The A’s need an ace. However they can’t afford to overpay for a rental guy like they did before with Lester. Adding deGrom would cost a ton but he’s controllable for a few more years so it would fully justify the cost. Not to mention that Oakland is one of the few contending teams that actually has the prospect depth to trade from at the moment
boo rad
Not to mention if the season doesn’t go as plan, they could always trade DeGrom this winter and/or next season and easily recoup or possibly gain value on their investment.
Brewblaz
Exactly
andrewgauldin
I doubt they go for Degrom. Maybe like Eovaldi, a padres pitcher not named Brad Hand, or even a center fielder. Mark Canha has been playing center lately, and I don’t think anyone expected that to happen.
andrewgauldin
Tyson Ross or Bartolo Colon could see a reunion. Maybe even Brad Ziegler. I really doubt this team goes after big name guys like Machado or Degrom.
justin-turner overdrive
They do, however, totally have the prospects and tweeners required to get it done. I’d shy away from Machado because the biggest issue with Semien is defense and he’s unbelievably bad there (trust me, I’ve watched every game and he’s getting bailed out by Olson a TON) but the metrics are showing him as plus because of that, and statistically Machado is really bad there to begin with. I’d rather see the A’s go after Jose Iglesias or even Addison Russell.
sidewinder11
I like the idea of them acquiring Iglesias.
ReverieDays
Cubs aren’t trading Russell, and certainty not back to the A’s.
RedRooster
I understand not trading Russell but if they were, why not back to the A’s?
Belurda
Machado as a negative at SS over Semien? Gtfoh. Machado has won 2 Gold Gloves and also a AL Platinum Glove award. Don’t even get me started on offensive stats
Gwynning's Anal Lover
Julio?
stymeedone
But not at SS.
bradthebluefish
Machado is a terrific 3B and a mediocre SS. Nothing against him. That’s just what the stats show.
hartattax
I feel like no one here can look at anything besides what’s on the field right now because they have a boatload of prospects coming up and soon especially in the middle infield. Guys like Jorge Mateo, Franklin Barretto, or even Richie Martin. Who has broken out just recently. Jose Iglesias is actually an interesting idea but I just don’t see the A’s wanting to give up what other teams are willing to. For example another team he has been linked to is the Astros who recently DFA’d their closer and are willing to give up a lot to get someone reliable, where the A’s already have a closer and set up man who are very solid.
mmarinersfan
Well, Paxton is out for legit 10 days. But yeah, A’s lookin good. But I see someone more like Dylan Bundy to their liking.
justin-turner overdrive
He’s really bad though? FIP is 4.53 this year and all other metrics and his raw stats aren’t even good. I’d rather Chris Bassit.
hartattax
I actually love the Bundy fit because it’s an electric young guy who still has good potential years to come that won’t break the bank they could give up guys whose paths to the majors are blocked like Sheldon Neuse and a mid-level pitcher like Logan shore or daulton jefferies
mrnatewalter
If Oakland can get someone who makes Manaea their #2 pitcher, they are going to be awfully tough in the final stretch.
I don’t think they do anything drastic, but they have the talent to acquire someone like deGrom.
justin-turner overdrive
Manaea isn’t their best SP though, Cahill and Jackson arguably are.
They really do need an ace, a deGrom or Syndergaard fit for sure.
Philliesfan4life
With the paxton injury , don’t be shocked if the A’s do pass the M’s for the wildcard spot. A shame the angels can’t have a healthy rotation, the depth is there but the health never is.
Lefty_Orioles_Fan
The A’s entered play today twelve games over .500, after all, even while cobbling together a rotation that is missing many of its most promising young arms due to injury.
The A’s are opposite of the Orioles, they hustle, they play hard, they will run through cheesecloth for their manager. The only thing the Orioles can cobble together is a losing streak and not much else.
Travis’ Wood
No the orioles just have bad players. Has nothing to do with hustle
Lefty_Orioles_Fan
Have you watched them? Lethargy is their middle name,
Or if you don’t like that incompetence….either/or….
justin-turner overdrive
There’s nothing lethargy can do to make Davis, Beckham, Mancini, Stantander, Alvarez, Valencia, Joseph & Peterson good at baseball. Worst run team, worst FO in MLB, worst owners in MLB. Orioles need a total tear down from the very top all the way down.
dimitrios in la
Lefty I’ve watched them—a lot. Lethargy— and this really speaks to the class of the team, despite a season with a dreadful number of losses—has been absent from these O’s. These guys are still playing hard, and getting along. Now that’s character.
whatareyoutalkingabout
Ouch
downsr30
When you have a team that is competing unexpectedly, I don’t know that it’s a great idea to upset the team chemistry by bringing in significant outside pieces. I’d say they should just ride it out, maybe acquire a small depth piece at a very low cost. If you remember a few years ago, the A’s traded Addison Russell to the Cubs for Jason Hammel and Jeff Samardjiza. It didn’t turn out so hot.
pd14athletics
Meh. I mean we flipped Samardzija for Semien and I really don’t think he’s that far off from Russell. I haven’t crunched their numbers and they are very different SS, but I would guess they are close in production. If anything my regret in that trade was getting Hammel in it. Wish Cubs just kept him and we kept McKinney or something…
kenneth cole
Semien is the worst SS in baseball
Gwynning's Anal Lover
They need to put Seaman all over the infield
bradthebluefish
Worst defensively. Great offensively.
JoshBoman2001
Nope, Alcides Escobar is the worst shortstop in baseball
justin-turner overdrive
Bro, a .678 OPS is never ever ever ever “great offensively” – Semien absolutely STINKS all round.
whatareyoutalkingabout
Ouch
justin-turner overdrive
Funnily enough I think the A’s should trade for Russell, just because he’s kinda getting pushed by Baez at SS and the Cubs have like a million 2B options. The A’s need a competent defensive SS because Semien is just awful out there, constantly double clutching and making infield hits safe. There’s definitely a match, the A’s have prospects literally everywhere, so whatever the Cubs would want they could get.
sidewinder11
The problem with the A’s that year was that they traded Cespedes off their MLB roster to get Lester. That was what upset their team chemistry. Adding a top player doesn’t upset chemistry unless the player is a problem in the clubhouse like Papelbon was for Washington a few years ago
justin-turner overdrive
Cespedes isn’t going to affect this team, Melvin already managed him in Oakland!
sidewinder11
You completely missed the point I was trying to make
justin-turner overdrive
I don’t know why you’re making a point about team chemistry about a team that’s used 43 players before the All-Star Break
justin-turner overdrive
Ok I did indeed post this in a recent other thread but it belongs way more in here:
A’s go all in:
Sign Lowrie to a 2/20 deal, Davis to 3/30, Olson to 7/70.
A’s get: Syndergaard, Cespedes (taking all his contract), Familia
Mets get: Mateo, Howard, Dunshee, Dull, E White, out from whats left of Cespedes contract (2/58+whatever is left of 2018)
A’s get a heavily-injured possible ace in Thor, and a Familia rental in exchange for taking over $60M off the Mets very cheap hands. Return is pretty competitive considering the risk taken on, but this is a great win-now move for Oakland and a solid deal to get that money off the books for the Mets.
A’s get: Realmuto
Marlins get: Barreto, Luzardo, Murphy, Lucroy
Luzardo is a very ready-now SP who is a local guy with a tragedy the whole community has been behind the Marlins can probably put into the rotation immediately. They get a rental in Lucroy and also their future C and 2B in Murphy and Barreto. A’s contention window is open as of now, so they need Realmuto (the best C in MLB) the most.
If the A’s can pull these very-feasible trades, off they will have done a tremendous job.
andrewgauldin
That would be depleting the farm system. Based on this article, I doubt that happens.
Rocket32
That would be a terrible idea for them. Why would they decimate their farm system? Homegrown young talent is extra important for teams like the A’s. Adding those players dosen’t make the A’s a championship caliber team. That would be a disaster.
justin-turner overdrive
Thing is, that’s not really “decimating” the farm system. They still would have Puk, Kaprelian, Beck, Lazarito, Kyler Murray, Holmes, Shore, Allen, Merrell, Jefferies, Martin, Neuse et al – also what else do they need from the farm at this point anyway? Fowler is 23, Olson, Blackburn 24, Chapman, Gossett, Powell, Mengden, Montas 25, Trivino, Pinder, Manaea 26. That’s a whole bunch of young regulars.
Rocket32
It’s still a lot of young talent to part with when those moves likely only get them
a wild card spot and a chance to head to Yankee Stadium or Fenway to go against Severino or Sale in a win or go home game. Just can’t see that making them good enough to beat the Yankees, Red Sox, or Astros in a full series. Not that they should do nothing, of course they should try to improve the roster, but an all in approach is too extreme.
justin-turner overdrive
If Oakland adds Realmuto, Syndergaard, Familia and Cespedes, guess what? They will actually be better than Boston or the Yankees – 2 teams they already beat up on in their own home parks this season.
pd14athletics
I’m all for your first proposal and against the second. I’d understand Marlins asking that but I wouldn’t want A’s to pay that. I know a lot of A’s fans might not agree and yes losing the game a few nights ago is fresh in everyone’s minds, but I think Lucroy is a big part of A’s coming up this year. Sure I’d love for him to hit a bit more but I’d rather see us improve in other areas (an ace caliber SP and another steady arm for rotation would be great), and not deal the farm.
justin-turner overdrive
Lucroy has been extremely bad this year. Realmuto is literally the best catcher in baseball, you can’t get a bigger upgrade than that. Signing Lowrie long(er) term negates the need for Mateo and Barreto.
justin-turner overdrive
It really can’t be argued at this point either, Realmuto has the most fWAR since 2016 (and is #2 overall if you include 2015), and leads it every year since then. He’s undoubtedly #1, so yes, he’s going to cost lot. He’s worth it, though, especially to a contender like Oakland.
pd14athletics
I’m not arguing with you, I don’t have numbers to back it up and haven’t had time to watch as many games as I would like to. What I do know is A’s are 12 games over .500 and have a rag tag rotation. Their pen is pitching great in contrast to the gasoline they have been in recent years. I feel Lucroy is a major part of that (along with much improved defense coming with Chapman and Olson). Lucroy passes the eye test in what I have seen in recent years behind fish compared to Vogt and Maxwell. I’d love for his stick to pick it up a bit, but I feel he’s been a good anchor behind the dish. I’m not doubting Realmuto he’s a stud. Just don’t think he’s worth the acquisition cost.
shanedelreal12
Once again, NOPE. Jed is 35. Mateo and Barreto could be good for years. If Sheldon Neuse was hitting, id think about it but thats too damn much. That trade is literally just a way to rummage through the A’s system and rebuild the Marlins.
justin-turner overdrive
Once again, you are lying to make your point. Lowrie is 34 and is having a breakout season after years of sleep issues. I’d put money on him being an all-star the next 2-3 years before he gets too old but thing is, if you paid attention, youd know he doesnt have that many miles on him from his past times on the DL for what apparently were sleep-related issues and related injuries from that. So he could play til he’s 40 and be very good, much like Nelson Cruz.
So do some research next time. And why the heck are you acting like Realmuto is a nobody??? He’s EASILY the #1 catcher in the game right now and makes all his pitchers better and mashes with the bat – that trade is about getting Oakland a title within the next 3 years, not just rebuilding the Marlins. Are you an NL East team fan who doesnt want to see Miami rebuild or something? What a very ill-informed post you made.
justin-turner overdrive
If Lucroy passes your eye test, then you need to see a doctor.
If Lucroy, Semien and Dull were not on this team, the A’s might actually have a WC spot as of today. Those 3 alone have singlehandedly lost the team so many games.
Danw1444
If 2018 is the last year of the planet’s existence I would totally go for those trades.
Connorsoxfan
In his defense if they’re trading for guys with future control, it’s different than getting rentals. If they have more than one season to take a shot at it, it could be worth making one or both of those deals. That seems like a overpay for Realmuto, but they’re both in the realm of possibility and while it would worsen the farm system, it’d be far from barren.
Danw1444
I am a huge fan of the proposed Davis and Lowerie extensions along with acquiring Syndergaard (at the cost of Cespedes’s contract). The part of the OP’s proposal that I am really not a fan of is trading Luzardo, Murphy and Barreto for Realmuto. Don’t get me wrong. I am a huge fan of Realmuto, but Murphy is tearing up the Texas League, projects to be a plus defender and may be comparable with 6+ years of team control. Luzardo is probably MLB ready right now and may even factor into the equation this year. Barreto is only 22. With a little bit of plate discipline we may be looking at a perennial all star.
justin-turner overdrive
Thanks for giving a well-informed opinion and showing you actually understand how this game works. Why can’t all posters be more like you?
justin-turner overdrive
Danw1444 – Murphy is out for the season with a broken hand.
Danw1444
Yup. Murphy won’t be a contributor this year. He is more like a 2020 arrival. Realmuto, an obvious upgrade over our Lucroy, is not worth Barreto and Luzardo, in my opinion.
justin-turner overdrive
Your opinion is wrong and with that attitude means they will never make the playoffs again. Realmuto is the #1 C in MLB. You don’t get that for free, but you reap the benefits of it over other teams like Houston, who also could get him and dominate.
Time is now, the A’s already have MLB regulars, they don’t even need Barreto or Mateo, who BTW both are struggling with improving this season, both have played like crud in the minors and Mateo even took a step back. Honestly the A’s can just keep Semien and Lowrie as the MI and still contend. At that point, you flip prospects to get a #1 positional type like Realmuto, who is so damn awesome its ridiculous.
Danw1444
I don’t think that my opinion is wrong. It is an opinion. I do not believe that Murphy, Barreto and Luzardo are worth trading for Realmuto. That trade could lessen the chances of winning in the future. Luzardo is a unique talent. Having six years of him potentially leading or co-leading their rotation would be awesome. That may even start next year. Murphy is a highly regarded defense catcher with a cannon for an arm. He found his swing this year in AA. Barreto has potentially to be a plus-plus hitter with a little bit of plate discipline and maturity.
To reiterate, Realmuto is a very good catcher, but I just don’t think that trading the three of them for him is worth it.
acarneglia
Really like where Oakland’s at even as a Yankees fan. You know the 1st WC is going to an AL East team. After that it’s a three team race between Oakland, Seattle, and maybe Tampa. I see Seattle as their biggest threat to win the 2nd WC but with all the injury problems the M’s have had to their starting rotation I wouldn’t say it’s impossible.
HopelessInSeattle
Paxton and Felix will be back shortly. The DL stunts are just through the all star break. Besides that, the rotation has been pretty healthy all year….
justin-turner overdrive
and why would that continue? This is 2018 MLB: every pitcher is a ticking time bomb.
Connorsoxfan
The same is true for all other teams though
its_happening
Exactly. At best, they empty part of the cabinet and somehow leap over Seattle only to lose to either Boston or New York.
Or they somehow win the WC game and draw Houston. Out the ALDS is Oakland’s mantra.
Worst case scenario is they win 90 games, still fall short of a playoff spot and have less chips to play with.
Good luck Billy. You will need it.
justin-turner overdrive
They wouldn’t lose to Boston or NY if they made those moves, shoot they already have beaten up on Boston at Fenway even without those moves, and should have taken the series in NYY if it wasnt for that horrible call on Sanchez’s tag on Olson.
The A’s have actually beaten every contender and can beat anyone. But they desperately need upgrades at as many of C, SS, LF, SP and RP as they can.
its_happening
C, SS, LF, SP and RP upgrades? Sounds like they’re closer to a rebuild.
Houston, Boston, NYY are the top 3 teams in baseball right now. Oakland is barely 3rd in their own division. Come October the A’s will do what they do best and take good pitches with RISP and lose the ALDS. Pick an opponent and they’ll take care of business losing in 4 or 5. But I’ll take Boston or NYY in 1-game to take Oakland.
justin-turner overdrive
You can always be upgrading, are you new to this???
its_happening
Good luck making 5 moves to upgrade with that budget and a mediocre Billy Beane. Not going to happen. Not going to make the playoffs this year. Not going to do anything in the playoffs if they somehow sneak in.
Being new to this would be buying into what Oakland is selling. So no is the answer to your question.
xabial
Who would’ve thought the A’s would be 53-41* !
0-0 score, tied bottom 4th, ongoing vs. SF. (49-46)
Edit: SF just scored 1-0, bottom of 4th, with 2 outs, on balk Lol
3rdStrikeLooking
Pointless.
#Fantasygeekland
Mariners run differential was +2 at the moment. Don’t get how they can be 58-36. I get the one run thing, but this is unprecedented
start_wearing_purple
Oakland is only 5 games back in the wild card race which means one week that everything goes their way could change the race substantially, something that seems to happen every year in baseball. They also play Seattle another 10 times and 7 of those are at home. Those 10 games alone could be huge difference.
Beane’s making a good call. Don’t sell and don’t go all in. At minimum Oakland could be the team in September that the AL West has to watch.
ayoitzmickeyy
Want gray back ?
phillyoakman
hell no
xabial
His last start, he went 6 IP, 1 walk, 8K shutout.
Jack Curry Post game said 84 pitches were 2-seam. (So much for “No fastball approach”)
Disregard all of that… Opponent was the Orioles. Not a dig at the Orioles.. well, maybe kinda… To show Gray does well against weak opponents. One of his other best games of year was KS Royals.
Fear Sonny Gray may be a “flash in the pan” who does well against worst teams.. Oakland would do him some good. No Red Sox to shell him seven hits and six runs in 1.2 IP his last start against them.
justin-turner overdrive
Yes but for like, Brian Howard straight up.
Djones246890
Billy Beane is smoking that real good Oooooooooooow-eeeeeeeee. Projected at 18% to make the playoffs. It ain’t happening, bud. There’s no way they’re beating out the Yankees/Red Sox, or Astros/Marines for a wild card spot. Total pipe dream.
start_wearing_purple
As of July 14th:
2017 – Twins had a 10% chance of making the playoffs (Wild Card)
2015 – Rangers had a 4% chance of making the playoffs (Won Division)
2014 – Royals had a 20% chance of making the playoffs (Lost game 7 of WS)
Those are the just the ones I can find quickly. If you’re reliant on only probabilities then there’s no point in playing out reality. There’s 2 and a half months to go.
jb19
Astros are going to run away with the West once the Mariners historic run of good luck runs out. Wade Leblac a serviceable starter all year? What are the chances of that? I would say less then 5%. I think the As are for real. I like their lineup and pen. Their defense is terrible and they probably need a couple starters just to get to that WC spot. But if Manea gets a start against the Yankees in the WC game (vs Severino), I’m not counting out the As.
rocky7
Yes, really amusing how all the Oakland fans come out of the woodwork touting how good their talent base is….we heard all this s_it when they were touting Sonny Gray as the next coming of Cy Young and how the Yankees fleeced them for the best pitcher in baseball…..now you could have him back basically for a bag of baseballs!
Seems Oaklands talent plays consistently well at home in that cavernous field with the ridiculous foul ground areas, yet when you put them on the road, or trade them somewhere else, all that projected talent seems to wither like the leaves in the fall.
HUMOROUS West Coast banter!
justin-turner overdrive
I’ve been on this site for like 2 or 3 years providing in depth analysis on the A’s but ohhhh-kayyyyy playyyyy-yyyerrrrr
ABCD
Billy Beane is not the best looking man in baseball anymore. He’s starting to look more like Kevin Spacey instead of Brad Pitt.
justin-turner overdrive
Jonah Hill played Paul DePodesta, your point is dumb and doesnt understand what movies are.
bravesfan88
I’m curious if the Athletics could decide to match up with the Reds..
I could definitely see the A’s trading for Harvey and Hamilton..First, I think Hamilton could be an excellent piece for a playoff roster, either as a pinch-runner, defensive replacement, or even as a spot starter in CF..Second, I think Harvey has turned the corner since getting back healthy, and especially ever since he’s left New York. I’m pretty sure Harvey could provide some stability to an A’s rotation that has been ravaged by injuries. At the very least, you can count on Harvey everytime he takes the hill to keep your team in the game, and provide you with at least a quality outing or better… (For those who don’t know, a “quality outing” is considered going at least six innings, and giving up three runs or less.)
What do you A’s fans think??
nste23
I’d like to see Harvey but I’ll pass on Hamilton outfield is too crowded
Connorsoxfan
Isn’t Mark Canha playing center field
justin-turner overdrive
No its not, Fowler is still too young and Canha is in CF.
I don’t think the Reds would get a huge return but those are two guys the A’s could certainly use.
Danw1444
I like the idea. I am not a huge fan of his barely .300 OBP, but when he gets on base he can make things happen. He is also a great CF who I canpicture robbing some HR’s at the Coliseum. I think that room on the roster can be made for him. I like Fowler and I think that he will be a fixture in the A’s OF for years to come, but Billy Hamilton is better suited to help us win now, along with next year. As for Harvey, getting out of the NY spotlight has helped him trend in the right direction. Impressively, he is doing so in that bandbox of a stadium. Imagine how his numbers would look in Oakland with the marine layer and endless foul ground.
I am not sure how to gauge the market or when CIN’s next contention window is estimated to start. I would think that a couple of near MLB players who are in the 31-50 range in the Oakland system along with a lower level lottery player should do it.
Rich Hill’s Elbow
What about Frankie Montas/Jesus Luzardo for Kyle Gibson. Would cost more than Eovaldi, but more dependable.
5TUNT1N
I’d hate to sell low on Frankie mainly cuz he’s showing his potential after his stock slid ever since the trade.
staxxxxxxxxx
If Luzardo is in the deal, the only pitcher I want coming back is deGrom. Gibson does not warrant Luzardo, not even straight up..
justin-turner overdrive
Absolutely not, Luzardo is an ace in waiting and as a trade piece, could headline a deGrom or Realmuto deal, not horrible Kyle Gibson.
RedRooster
I can see them making a smart buy-low move on a starter with two or three more years of control. They’d be smart not to trade for any rentals tho.
xabial
You reminded me of the trade involving Addison Russell for Jeff Samardzija. Ouch..
Kelly Wunsch N' Munch
I could see a James Shields maneuver in their future. Seems like a typical A’s move. Shouldn’t even cost them much other than a “player to be named later” honestly. Or “cash considerations” in the end. He’s a worthy 5th starter. Eats innings. Then they’re still free to grab an Archer, or the like. They’ve certainly got the pieces to pull off a deal. They’re definitely a sleeper. Much more so than the Angels ever thought of being anyways.
justin-turner overdrive
Including his buyout of 2019, Shields is making $23M this season. Zero chance the A’s would even think about that.
emt tim
I could see them going for Cole and Choo, because it wouldn’t cost much to get them
Kelly Wunsch N' Munch
Cole!? As in Gerrit Cole!? Or am I off base here? Because if that’s who you are referring to, why on earth would the Astros move him?
sidewinder11
I think he’s referring to Cole Hamels
justin-turner overdrive
Hamels won’t waive his no trade.
emt tim
that’s a hell no lol they don’t want to deplete their farm system and both of those player would come cheaper than most teams.
skrockij89
With the M’s luck running out, it makes sense for Oakland to be buyers. M’s gave that extension to Dipoto a little too early.
justin-turner overdrive
They should have never extended that charlatan. ONE playoff appearance in his 8 seasons as a GM. Beane at least has gotten the A’s into the postseason in 50% of his seasons!!!
its_happening
Billy Beane as GM: 1998-2015 = 18 seasons.
A’s playoff appearances: 2000-03, 2006, 2012-14 = 8
That’s not 50%. Plus he inherited most of Alderson’s lead for the first run of playoff appearances.
justin-turner overdrive
Wait, Beane still runs the team, so its 1998-2018, and up until 2014 it was 8 in 16, so if they make it this year then 2 more will be 11 in 22 years which will be 50%.
Semantics.
its_happening
1998 – 1
1999 – 2
2000 – 3 (1)
2001 – 4 (2)
2002 – 5 (3)
2003 – 6 (4)
2004 – 7
2005 – 8
2006 – 9 (5)
2007 – 10
2008 – 11
2009 – 12
2010 – 13
2011 – 14
2012 – 15 (6)
2013 – 16 (7)
2014 – 17 (8)
2015 – 18
Changed roles after the 2015 season, not 2014.
Semantics? Try “mathematics”.
JKB 2
And for his first run of playoff appearances he took what he inherited and made moves to FIX it and get in the playoffs
julyn82001
King Felix is out, Paxton too. Go A’s…
tcd7
James Shields looks good for them
Rich Hill’s Elbow
Maybe Jake Odorizzi for Frankie Montas?