February 12, 2008
The Surprising Athletics?
U.S.S. Mariner keeps running simulations of the 2008 season to see how Seattle will fare. Impressively, the Oakland Athletics are the most successful franchise in the West. I was surprised at how well the offense did in the lineup analysis using Marcels. ZiPS is giving them the chance to win overall. This may turn out to be Billy Beane's greatest moment.
Hat tip, BBTF.
Sorta....
If they win the division this year, just think how good they might have been if they'd held onto Haren and Swisher.
I wouldn't hold your breath.