At Some Point, This IS Who You Are

"Hey Josh, with my knee let me show you what the season's been like..." - Jason O. Watson/Getty ImagesOnly the 2015 Oakland A's can outscore their opponent 24-17 over 3 games, be 1-2 and have their fans bemoaning terrible defense and worse relief pitching. It's the same refrain as were heard throughout April, throughout May, and in June, with only occasional breaks because you need to have faint hope in order to have it dashed.

The A's are in the process of making history. Teams just don't parlay 312 runs scored against 281 runs allowed into a 29-41 record. It doesn't happen or at least it hasn't until now. And yet it keeps on keeping on, with the A's actually improving their run…