Saying Goodbye to the Oakland A's

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: [email protected]\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.