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2020 has not been kind to the Oakland Athletics’ franchise cornerstones in the early part of the season.
The Oakland Athletics‘ resident Matts, Matt Chapman and Matt Olson, haven’t exactly been all that to begin the 2020 season.
The organization’s third and first baseman, respectively, came up together through Oakland’s minor-league system in 2017 and both have played integral roles in leading the A’s to the playoffs in each of the prior two seasons.
Each has won multiple Gold Gloves at their positions, a testament to the first-class infield play that has anchored the A’s strong team defense behind their flourishing young pitching staff.