OAKLAND, CA - JULY 22: General view of the Oakland Athletics logos in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at the Oakland Coliseum on July 22, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in 10 innings. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
The Oakland A’s are seemingly in an enviable position. They have a strong young core to build around with several intriguing young arms on the cusp of reaching the majors. With the right moves, the A’s could be a contender for the next few years.
Unfortunately, that does not appear as though it will be the case.