2015 has been a seriously disappointing season for A’s fans. With such a large portion of the team’s losses occurring in close one-run games, there was a general feeling that the team was better than its record. This perception, combined with the second wild card spot not being completely out of reach and the trade deadline quickly approaching all contributed to the tension surrounding whether or not the A’s would become sellers.
Having gone 4-7 since the All-Star break, that time has finally come. Billy Beane is hitting the reset button, and snagging as much young talent as he can in exchange for his best big league players.