NICK KURTZ: Athletics COMMITED to Young Core—Will New Strategy RETAIN MVP Talent?

Oakland Athletics eye a new era as Nick Kurtz nears a long-term deal—will the slugger anchor the franchise through its transition to Las Vegas? Paul Francis Sullivan, aka Sully, breaks down the team’s aggressive strategy to extend young stars like Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, Lawrence Butler, and Jacob Wilson, sparking hope for fans in Sacramento and Vegas. Is this the blueprint for small-market teams to foster stability and combat MLB’s economic inequity? Spring training buzz intensifies with standout performances from Max Muncy, Brent Rooker, and promising bullpen arms.  Sully dives into the debate over salary floors versus caps, exploring their potential impact on keeping top talent and revitalizing revenue sharing. The podcast offers actionable insights for A’s supporters, examining ownership’s vision, player development, and how upcoming policy shifts could shape the team’s future. Will the Athletics finally build a roster worth rooting for—and keeping together?   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started.    FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.