The Advanced Scout – Oakland Athletics

The Advanced Scout grabs a steaming cup o' chowdah and analyzes the Oakland Athletics.

6/5: Can you keep it to nine innings today? I’ve got stuff to do.

Oakland Athletics (27-32) @ Boston Red Sox (32-26) Brett Anderson (3-5, 3.68) @ John Lackey (2-5, 8.01) 1:35 PM EDT…

AL West Sleepers

Buried in the West are many talented breakout candidates. Some of the more interesting in the league, many have been relegated to former prospect status, while others are just building a name for themselves. Anaheim Angels of California This team is a bit difficult to pinpoint as most of the players are already somewhat established. Though Joel Pineiro could fit in simply because he is, potentially, a one-year wonder, he’s still enough of a credible asset to disqualify himself as a sleeper. There are a couple, however, that deserve some serious notice. 3B Brandon Wood: Wood is probably best known for the annual merry-go-round he and the Angels play on – sending the prospect up, down, and around through the organization – never letting him stay in one place. Though he’s done precious little at the major league level to warrant a 25-man roster spot – or starting gig, no less – he’s been so good in the upper minors for so long that at some point you just have to let the guy get his hacks in...

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AL East stacked with ROTY candidates

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