9 Secrets Behind the Oakland A’s Magical Season

It's almost unbelievable that the bargain basement Oakland Athletics can still find a way to contend in today's baseball market. In what many expected to be a throw away rebuilding year for the other team by the Bay, the A's have emerged as a contender in the AL West and are slowly creeping up on the Texas Rangers in the division standings.

We see the A's success now on paper, but what exactly has keyed their improbable run this season?