It was OK to worry.
For months, the Oakland A’s did nothing. They were coming off a division title, and saying goodbye to 10 free agents, including a star closer, star shortstop, three more starting-level players, and two more setup relievers. But they still had a great core to build around, and all they needed to do was not sit completely idle.
When February rolled around and they hadn’t shelled out a single penny, the questions mounted about whether they were going to capitalize on their contention window or let a prime opportunity pass for financial reasons.