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Took a look at the pros and cons of Nick Kurtz batting leadoff for the A's si.com/mlb/athletics/…

He’s Maxing out his opportunity this spring.

Just anyone with a hint of the A’s on their resume.

Law back in right field and Jeff McNeil getting a look in center.

Tyler Ferguson and Zack Gelof have been optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas.

@RiberalJr I’d like to space out Wilson/McNeil personally, but I see where your head is at!

@ByJasonB I don't think Kurtz should be leading off, I think I would prefer Wilson leading off with McNeil batting 2nd, then Kurtz 🤔

This lineup could cause nightmares in 2026

@Dporticus That was my initial take too. Makes the most sense booking-wise too. Elevates Mina to another level, sets up a legit feud. Plus Mina could have sent herself flowers, which would add another layer. There’s a lot to work with.

THERE'S BLOOD ON THE SHOE! SHE DIDN'T WATCH FOR THE SHOE! I'm calling Mina did it because because that just feels way more like a personal detail in this shot. - AEW Dynamite Crime Scene Investigator Dporticus

MLB owners: We need a salary cap in part because of the slowing growth in the values of our franchises. Sportico, what say you?

@mcrsfbno @jerryblevins @Weerd_Science Blevins got an AB that game! Such a fun random night for a baseball game.

@jerryblevins @ByJasonB @Weerd_Science A 19 inning game chanting Jerry Jerry in the middle of an April night in Oakland in the RF Bleachers with a B Moss walkoff is something I am always going to remember

The US team came alive a little bit Vs the DR. They are gonna have to find some energy vs this Venezuelan team. Damn, the WBC is like… amazing. Playoff baseball (but even better!), in March!? Just unreal. I like what Manny said about the MLB capturing some of this energy. Let the fans bring in their drums and and guitars and have fun. Energy. Life. This is… FUN

@Weerd_Science One of my favorite parts of playing for the A’s was all the drums the Oakland fans brought in. Awesome environment to play in.

BREAKING: The WNBA and WNBPA have reached a tentative verbal agreement for a new CBA, sources tell me. Term sheet will now go to the players and WNBA Board of Governors for a vote to ratify the new agreement.

This decision by the Giants could end up costing the A’s. si.com/mlb/athletics/…

Law making his spring debut at DH, with Hernaiz (SS) and Cortes (RF) making their returns from the WBC.

The question is when. si.com/mlb/athletics/…

@jgoldstrass Would you say that it looks like he’s Vegas bound to begin the season though?

@ByJasonB I think the designation of position is because guys on rosters are grouped into Pitchers | Catchers | Infielders | Outfielders (which doesn't stop infielders from playing outfield or vice versa).

Uh, guys. si.com/mlb/athletics/…

@STL2Vegas Looking like that’s the plan to begin the season. He was there quite a bit during the second half of last year too. A’s like to carry things over from year to year, generally.

@ByJasonB Kurtz at lead off, is that going to stick??

Denzel Clarke back in A’s camp. Also, how close is this to being the A’s Opening Day lineup?

On top of some top prospects being reassigned, took a look at the remaining players in camp and tried to figure out who would be left when Opening Day arrives si.com/mlb/athletics/…