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
Producer: Brian Smith
Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper
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