MLB Network's Spring Training series, 30 Clubs in 30 Days, continued Saturday with the focus on the A's.
MESA, Ariz. -- Though it's been said that the A's are in rebuilding mode, they proved in the second half last year that they already have many pieces in place that could help them contend sooner than expected.
It's a stretch to think that it could happen as early as this year, but the A's maintain they can at least be better than their previous versions, with three consecutive last-place division finishes behind them.
MLB Tonight: 2018 A's Preview First, the A's need to get better performance from their starters, who struggled mightily at times last year but remain packed with potential.