And yes, “serieses” is a word. I just invented it. There is much gnashing of teeth and shaking of wrists over the A’s immediate future. At worst it looks like a rebuild and at best it looks like trying to run it back with a core that is losing its left fielder, second baseman, and thankfully most of its bullpen, to free agency.
Fear not! If 2021 has taught us anything it’s that the Giants can construct a team pundits figure will win around 81 games but actually wins 107 instead. What’s 26 games off among prognosticating friends?