MLB Preseason Evaluation Series: 2013 Oakland Athletics

This series will evaluate one team per day, starting on Jan. 23 and ending on Feb. 22 (the first game of spring training). It is based on last season's performance, the offseason changes since then and the author's outlook for the team in 2013. Please keep in mind that rosters can, and will, change before Opening Day. We started in the American League East, worked across to the National League, tackled the Central divisions, and now jump to the AL West, going in alphabetical order. Next up, the Oakland A's.

2012 finish: 94-68 (1st place, AL West -- lost 3-2 to Detroit Tigers in ALDS)