Ben and Sam talk about how the A’s are winning in an unusual way for a small-market team, then discuss why the Dodgers have been the exception to the trend of money not leading to wins.
Ben and Sam discuss the next potential star from Cuba and the future of Cuban baseball, then revisit a trade for Wil Myers that didn’t happen.
Ben and Sam discuss whether teams should pick up various 2014 options, then talk about whether teams can make unwritten rules work to their advantage.
Oakland gives up Grant Green to get an established infielder, but what does the move mean for the Angels?
Jason dives into San Jose’s case against MLB in the city’s ongoing pursuit of the Oakland Athletics.
The A’s have a very good record, but are they a very good team? The jury might still be out.
Ben and Sam preview the Athletics’ season with Doug Thorburn, and Pete talks to Bay Area News Group A’s beat writer John Hickey (at 19:07).
Ben and Sam bring on Jason Wojciechowski to discuss whether the 2-3 playoff format is the abomination he makes it out to be, then talk about how the A’s Game Three victory changes (or doesn’t change) their odds of beating the Tigers.
The A’s success was so unexpected that we had plenty of time to say incriminatingly dismissive things about them.
Both Yoenis Cespedes and the A’s have surpassed all expectations for 2012.
Ben and Sam discuss whether the A’s all-rookie rotation bodes well for their future, then talk about whether the average strikeout rate has risen too high.
Oakland’s successful bullpen comprises good stories and impressive performances. So if some movie producer wants to option R.J.’s screenplay…
Despite his current late-season swoon, Yoenis Cespedes has exceeded expectations and hit well in Oakland’s ballpark.
A’s assistant GM David Forst has seen the team go from post-season pretender to legitimate contender, and a conversation with Mike Matheny.