If you’ve learned anything about me by now, it’s that I like to check facts. I spent two hours yesterday trying to figure out if the A’s-Giants Adam Pettyjohn transaction counted as a “trade” (it wasn’t, it was a waiver claim where the Giants received nothing in return except the roster space and salary relief that comes from losing a player; Burch Smith was a “trade” because the Giants received cash considerations* in return).
Speaking of facts, here’s something that’s been on my mind this month - around AN we occasionally point out the A’s tendency to start seasons slowly and then claw their way back into contention.