OAKLAND, Calif. — Bob Melvin emphatically made his point. Twice.
What decisions did the Oakland Athletics still have ahead before opening day?
"Stay healthy."
How about any tough roster choices?
"Stay healthy."
Year after year, that's always a tough task for his injury-prone A's. The Los Angeles Angels understand, as they're already down key reliever Huston Street.
With Oakland ace right-hander Sonny Gray nursing a lat injury, he will miss his second straight scheduled start on opening day. Kendall Graveman, a 10-game winner a year ago, takes the ball for the A's opposing right-hander Ricky Nolasco in Monday night's opener against Los Angeles at the snazzed-up Coliseum.