What the Oakland A’s Need to Do This July To Be Alive in October

As the A’s round out their first successful road trip this season with a 6-4 record, their winning percentage sits at .527 (29-26). This is good enough for a half-game out of first place in the AL West.  That corresponds to a final record of 85-77, which may be enough to take the division. 

This is not a bad season, overall. However, a lot can be done to raise this percentage and give the A’s a legitimate chance at a late playoff appearance, and possibly even greater success.

Although the pitching is performing admirably, the A's desperately need to add a power bat to their lineup. One open position is left field. Some possible corner outfielders include Jo...

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