OAKLAND -- The A's ushered in a youth movement in 2017, pivoting from plans to compete when it became clear that doing so would not be their reality. Consequently, several veterans exited via trade, allowing the club to prioritize playing time for many prospects.
Youthful energy revitalized these A's, who performed admirably in the second half to close out their third consecutive last-place season. Along the way, noteworthy happenings were bookmarked.
1. A's announce plans to build new ballpark
On Sept. 13, the A's publicized plans to build a privately financed new stadium near Oakland's Laney College, ending months of speculation.