If 50 games can be relied on, in 2018 the A’s are going to play .750 ball outside the division and still miss the playoffs — unless they decide not to have any starting pitchers, in which case they will somehow cobble together 6-9 innings from their relievers every day and never lose. It’s enough to send the Eyeball Scout searching for a therapist who deals with “Confuzzled Cornea Syndrome”.
Win, lose, or draw, though, the A’s have plenty of intriguing young players who make each game fascinating to watch and analyze, and for that Dr. E.S. is grateful.