In spite of a rough start and a brutal ending that I have already scrubbed from my mind and now pretend did not happen, 2018 was a fantastic season for the A’s. Without taking long-term risks and while looking ahead to the future, the team was able to make the postseason on the strengths of a youthful core. Mission accomplished.
Ahead of schedule, the A’s have opened their playoff window and climbed on in. What’s the next step?
Just how aggressive the A’s can be is dictated in large part by their roster which is already looking rather full.