OAKLAND -- Even after a third consecutive last-place finish, the A's don't expect to make any sweeping changes this offseason. Rather, their to-do list appears short.
This greatly reflects the years-long work and subsequent progress made by these A's, whose late-season surge with a young core offered hope for future sustained success.
"The balance this offseason is we want to stay disciplined long-term," A's executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane said. "We had a number of guys who came up and performed well, and we have some more guys coming. Next year will be an advancement of what we did this year.