Saying Goodbye to the Oakland A's
Description
Eno and DVR are joined by Melissa Lockard on the heels of Thursday's final game for the Oakland A's at the Coliseum. They discuss Melissa's path into A's fanhood a few decades ago, the final home game in Oakland, where things stand with the A's player development, and the long-term outlook for Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler.
Rundown
1:11 Melissa's Path to Becoming an A's Fan
6:07 A Bunny Bringing Balls Out of the Ground?
13:19 How Did This Actually Happens?
20:53 The Final Home Game in Oakland
25:34 What's Next for A's Fans?
33:57 Where Do Things Stand for Player Development?
39:12 How Far Is This Team From Contention?
49:22 Brent Rooker's Incredible 2024 Campaign
53:44 Lawrence Butler's Future
59:22 Which Pitching Prospects is Melissa Most Excited About for 2025?
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Melissa Lockard
Producer: Brian Smith
Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper
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I've been a Mariners fan for a long time and I have nothing but sympathy for Oakland Athletics fans.