The reality of the situation might take a bit to hit: No live sporting event will take place within, at least, the next month as the globe inches toward mitigating the exponential spread of COVID-19, or Coronavirus. The A’s shut down their facility in Mesa, Ariz. to fans and media on Friday. That shut down could extend indefinitely as the team, along with the rest of baseball, tries to plan ahead.
A harsh reality that pales in comparison to the global health implications: the 2020 season was supposed to be the A’s year. Perfectly coalesced talent hoisted the team’s biggest window for success.