A dismal record and no chance at the playoffs has everyone on edge, from the front office to the fan base. Even the most diehard fans are wondering what the organization did with their beloved team from last year.
It’s certainly been a disappointing time to be an A’s fan, but after struggling through the first four months of the season, what lessons have been learned? As it turns out, there have been plenty:
Lesson One: The Importance of a Good Bullpen
If there’s an Oakland Athletics’ fan who still believes this bullpen can pick up the pieces and salvage its collective ERA, they may be delusional.