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Four things we learned at A’s HQ: Khris Davis’ confidence is up, and a former assistant hitting coach explains his unorthodox routine

MESA, Ariz. — Khris Davis doesn’t want to think about 2019. He doesn’t want to talk about it, either. The new season will bring a new KD; out of his own head and back to slugging 40-plus home runs as one of the game’s most prolific designated hitters.

Need proof that Davis is feeling confident? Consider who he pegged as the team’s player most likely to have a breakout year.

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“Me,” Davis said after a long pause. “I think I’m going to break out and be back to what everybody wants…

“Going to hit .