The Oakland A’s Are for Real: Analysis from the Season Opening Series

Four games down. 158 games to go.

Four games into the season and I do believe the A's made the most of the opportunity to prove themselves in the AL West, because four games into the season, the Oakland A's are actually in first place.

I know, I know. It's a long season, it's just four games, against one team at that. Here's why it's important:

The A's are projected by most analysts and fans to finish in the AL West cellar this season when all is said and done. People look at the offense and lack of a true cleanup hitter (face it Cust fans, Cust isn't a power savior) and say the A's are destined to fail this season. Ben Sheets and Justin Duchscherer are doomed to get injured and kill the A's hopes on the mound.

The Mariners are projected by many to be strong ...

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