From catcher Sean Murphy and center fielder Cristian Pache to infielders Sheldon Neuse and Tony Kemp, the A’s have exceeded early expectations.
So is this team’s DNA closer to the 2012 Green and Gold, which was dismantled in the offseason only to stun everyone and win the AL West? Or is it closer to the 1978 squad that went 16-5 in April and still finished with 93 losses?
It’s still way too early to tell — remember, last season the A’s started 1-7 and were in playoff contention until the final weekend of the season. But here are nine things we’ve learned about the A’s so far:The A’s slashed their payroll, yet still entered play Friday night with an 8-6 record and in second place in the American League West.
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