OAKLAND -- The A's offseason is predominantly expected to be a continuation of a youth movement that started at midseason.
The team has a solid young core that includes Matt Olson, Matt Chapman, Chad Pinder, Ryon Healy and Franklin Barreto -- hitters that made it one of the best offensive teams in the American League in the second half.
With the rise of these prospects, it's easy to envision the A's contending sooner rather than later. But the club, having pledged to a full-bore rebuild this year, will likely be conservative in its approach to winter wheeling and dealing.