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

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