The A’s get Kyle Blanks, the Rays lost Ben Zobrist (for now), Jeff Keppinger is dismissed and Greg Dobbs finds a bench to sit on.
The A’s switch starters, the Twins switch everybody, the Cards demote Grichuk and the Orioles look for Wieters’ placeholder.
How early in the season can we start to trust run differential?
Ben and Sam discuss MLB’s obligation to the Oakland A’s.
The sixth and final part in a division-by-division dialogue leading up to Opening Day.
A flurry of moves as teams pack their buses: Ortiz gets an extension, the Braves get a new sixth starter, the Tigers extend the Doug Fister trade tree, and more.
The Astros and Mets create rumors at first base, and the A’s try to pad out their injury-depleted rotation.
Ben and Sam preview the Athletics’ season with Ken Arneson, and Nick talks to San Francisco Chronicle A’s beat writer Susan Slusser (at 27:12).
Three teams sign utility infielders, the Rangers pick up Joe Saunders, Johan Santana finds a lifeline and other moves.
Et tu, Tampa Bay?
The 2014 stadium tour returns to northern California
In addition to exploiting lefty-righty matchups, the A’s also have a significant edge in the air.
Ben and Sam discuss home plate collisions, the neighborhood play, and moves by the Mariners, Mets, and Nationals.
The Nationals get their lefty reliever, the A’s test the Rexrode Threshold, and the Pirates bring back Charlie Morton.
Ben and Sam discuss the Dodgers’ outfield situation, then talk about the two trades made on Tuesday.
The A’s and Rockies swap change-of-scenery southpaws.
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