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Oakland Athletics are a well-traveled franchise having its share of tremendous peaks and dark valleys. Oakland Athletics have produced great dynasties four times but have finished last 30 times in 100 AL seasons.
Pitchers Rube Waddell, Jack Coombs, Eddie Plank, and Chief Bender were notable players in Oakland Athletics team in their first decade. Mack formed his '$100,000 Infield' of Stuffy McInnis, Eddie Collins, Jack Barry, and Frank Baker later in the decade. These four led the Oakland Athletics to World Series wins in 1910, 1911, and 1913.
The Oakland Athletics had a new identity and featured Mickey Cochrane, Al Simmons, Jimmie Foxx and Lefty Grove in the late 1920s. They were supported by Bing Miller, Jimmie Dykes, Mule Haas, Max Bishop, George Earnshaw and Eddie Rommel. This was the lineup that won the A's three straight pennants from 1929-1931, earning the World title the first two seasons; all that in the presence of the New Yankees great Babe Ruth/Lou Gehrig team.
1940s to 1960s was a dull period and was handed over to Charlie Finley who took the team to Oakland for the 1968 season. They had Rick Monday, Dave Duncan, Sal Bando, Bert Campaneris, Catfish Hunter, Joe Rudi and Reggie Jackson and won five straight AL West titles (1971-1975). They became the second team to win three straight World Series, from 1972-1974, all due to their pitching and defense. But the winning streak ended after this.
1980s was the time to rebuild. Tony LaRussa became manager of Oakland Athletics in 1987 and took them to the World Series. He had power with Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, Dave Henderson and Dave Parker. The pitching staff was just as remarkable with Dave Stewart and Dennis Eckersley.
Oakland Athletics lost the World Series in 1988 and 1990 but defeated the Giants in 1989. This was marred by the San Francisco earthquake. Every season was disappointing after that.
Oakland Athletics have shown that they are a tough team and they should be in contention for another division crown in '07 as long as they stay healthy. Their team is capable of scoring runs and making impacts. GM Billy Beane continually brought up young pitchers who won. He acquired Mike Piazza, 38, who filled the DH spot left by Thomas. Center fielder Mark Kotsay, Gold Glove third baseman Eric Chavez, and 2004 AL Rookie of the Year Bobby Crosby are desperately needed as they have lukewarm years marred by injuries behind them. The new manager of Oakland Athletics Bob Geren has former all-star Jason Kendall on catching duties, right fielder Milton Bradley, and the heavy hitting of Nick Swisher at his disposal
The A's will need their back end of the pitching staff to help minimize the damage of Zito's departure. Rich Harden (3.67 career ERA) could be a legitimate Cy Young candidate and has to make at least 30 starts this year. Dan Haren and Veteran Esteban Loaiza need to improve and win.
Bullpen is one of the strengths of Oakland Athletics and if everyone keeps fresh and avoids injuries, the A’s will be a team to look forward to. It will indeed be a close race but the experts believe the team has the heart to pull through.
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