I've written a piece called "Davids and Goliaths" about how the Blue Jays, Devil Rays and Orioles can compete with the Yankees and Red Sox.  It uses the 2000 - 2006 A's as a model for success.  I hope you'll give it a look and leave some feedback either here or on my blog.

Here's the link:

Roto Journal: Davids and Goliaths

It's Part one of a Four-Part Series, with Parts 2-4 (coming soon) detailing each of the 3 teams.

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Thanks!

Scott

I have been an Oakland A's fan for 30+ years, and wouldn't want to do or say anything to minimize their playoff chances.  However, I thought I'd address the issue of division inequality in baseball, and how it affects the A's as well as teams in the NL.

The following article was written, not specifically with the A's in mind, but to pose the question: Why hasn't MLB done something about this glaring issue?

Let me know what you think...

and GOOOO A'S!

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