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While Phogge sadly nails the essence of this franchise, this is yet another improbable run that should be applauded, as it has been accomplished with a payroll that is 25th out of 30.

I'm fairly sure Oakland's original top five starting pitchers have missed more games than any other team in the league and their best pitcher is currently serving an 80-game suspension. Oakland's offensive superstar, Khris Davis, has been mired in a season-long slump. Lots of castoffs have stepped up.

This team is gritty and fun to watch -- and they love the long ball. Once Ramon Laureano (Google this young CFs fielding highlights, which are Mays-Clemente caliber) returns, this team could make some noise.

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While Phogge sadly nails the essence of this franchise, this is yet another improbable run that should be applauded, as it has been accomplished with a payroll that is 25th out of 30.

I'm fairly sure Oakland's original top five starting pitchers have missed more games than any other team in the league and their best pitcher is currently serving an 80-game suspension. Oakland's offensive superstar, Khris Davis, has been mired in a season-long slump. Lots of castoffs have stepped up.

This team is gritty and fun to watch -- and they love the long ball. Once Ramon Laureano (Google this young CFs fielding highlights, which are Mays-Clemente caliber) returns, this team could make some noise.