The minor leagues don't start playing for another day or two, but each of the Oakland A's full-season affiliates have set their Opening Day rosters. Here is a quick look at each squad.
Triple-A Nashville Sounds
The A's top minor league team is full of familiar names, which come mainly in two categories -- the MLB backups whom we've seen in Oakland already, and the top prospects we've spent all winter dreaming about. The important thing to remember at this level is that it's about more than just developing the top youngsters who come up from below; the Triple-A roster also must keep an eye toward MLB and give playing time to the guys who are next in line if someone on the A's gets hurt.