OAKLAND — Kendall Graveman always is looking to soak up knowledge from someone.
It’s no surprise, therefore, that the A’s right-hander plans to huddle up with teammate Sonny Gray at some point and get some advice on handling his first Opening Night start. But it seems Graveman has a pretty clear understanding of his mission as he prepares for Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels at the Coliseum.
“I don’t think you think too much into that,” he said of pre-game nerves. “It’s not a do-or-die situation. You’re pitching. You did it all of spring.