Saying Goodbye to the Oakland A's
Saying Goodbye to the Oakland A's  
Podcast: Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
Published On: Fri Sep 27 2024
Description: 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.Rundown1:11 Melissa's Path to Becoming an A's Fan6:07 A Bunny Bringing Balls Out of the Ground?13:19 How Did This Actually Happens?20:53 The Final Home Game in Oakland25:34 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 Campaign53:44 Lawrence Butler's Future59:22 Which Pitching Prospects is Melissa Most Excited About for 2025?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Melissa on Twitter: @MelissaLockarde-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com\Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Melissa LockardProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.