The Nolan Arenado saga didn’t just end in Arizona — it almost ended with the A’s pulling off one of the boldest moves of the offseason. According to Ken Rosenthal, the A’s and Cardinals actually had a deal in place, with the A’s willing to take on more money than the Diamondbacks to get it done. That’s not a rumor. That’s not fan fiction. That’s real front-office intent. The only thing that killed it? Arenado himself, using his no-trade clause to steer toward teams he felt had a better shot at October. And that’s the real story here: the A’s tried. They weren’t bargain hunting. They weren’t dumpster diving. They went shopping in the luxury aisle.

So what does that tell us? The A’s are officially in “act like a real franchise” mode heading into the Vegas timeline. Third base is the last obvious hole in an otherwise dangerous young lineup, and even a 35-year-old Arenado would’ve raised the floor immediately over Max Muncy. But this also exposes the reality check: players still don’t fully buy the playoff pitch, the temporary ballpark doesn’t help, and the AL Wild Card path is a bloodbath compared to the NL. The interest was real, the money was real, the ambition was real — but credibility still has to be earned. This episode breaks down what the failed Arenado deal actually means, why it matters, and where the A’s go next at third base.

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The 2025 MLB Draft is almost here, and the A’s are on the clock with the 11th overall pick. In this jam-packed episode of Locked On A’s, Booney breaks down the top prospects expected to be available when the A’s makes its selection. From dynamic college bats like Arizona outfielder Brendan Summerhill to power arms like Oklahoma’s Kyson Witherspoon, we cover the scouting reports, comps to current MLB players, and why each guy could be a franchise-altering pick. There’s also a deep dive into team needs – spoiler alert: it’s pitching, pitching, and more pitching – and how that could shape the front office’s draft board.

But it doesn’t stop with Round 1. We dig into potential second-round steals at pick #48, sleepers who could pop in the fourth and fifth rounds, and the impact of not having a third-rounder this year. Whether it’s high-upside prep bats like Xavier Neyens or college standouts like Max Belyeu and Luke Stevenson, Booney lays out a roadmap of what the A’s could (and should) do over all 20 rounds. You’ll get the comps, the analytics, and the front-office mindset behind every possible move.

Plus, we set the stage for tonight’s 9:00 PM LIVE show, where you – the fans – get to jump in and play GM. Bring your bold predictions, favorite prospects, and draft hot takes to the table. This isn’t just a preview – it’s a war room simulation with the most diehard A’s fans on the planet. Subscribe now, smash that like button, and let’s draft the future of the green and gold together.

This episode is all about honesty, not optimism. The A’s offseason gets graded like a final exam — what worked, what didn’t, and what fans are pretending not to see. No participation trophies, no “wait and see,” just a clear-eyed breakdown of whether this winter actually moved the franchise forward or just shuffled the furniture. With Aaron (That Bootleg Huy) and Sam (Straight A’s) on the panel, the grades come with debate, pushback, and a whole lot of truth serum.

From there, the focus shifts to the projected 2026 A’s starting lineup and why this roster looks far more real than the national conversation admits. Who’s locked in, who’s still auditioning, and why the foundation is sturdier than people think. The show closes by torching the tired take that the Dodgers are “bad for baseball,” calling out fan insecurity, selective outrage, and why spending money isn’t ruining the sport — whining about it is.

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The Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker and suddenly half the baseball world acts like the sport has been personally wronged. This episode cuts through the whining and calls out how soft the conversation around competition has become. Spending money to win is not cheating, it’s not unfair, and it’s not ruining baseball—it’s the job. Instead of demanding more from their own teams, fans have chosen the easier route: crying about the Dodgers for actually trying. This show lays out why that mindset is weak, lazy, and completely backwards, while reminding everyone that professional sports aren’t built for comfort—they’re built for winning.

From there, the episode flips the spotlight where it belongs: on ownership. The Dodgers aren’t breaking rules, they’re exposing teams that refuse to invest, hide behind excuses, and still expect loyalty. This isn’t a competitive balance problem, it’s an effort problem. The show closes by embracing the Dodgers as the league’s necessary villain, arguing that baseball is better when someone sets the bar high—and worse when fans would rather complain than compete. If watching a team try to win makes you mad, that’s not a Dodgers issue. That’s a you issue.

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Every franchise has its inner circle—the names that don’t just show up in box scores but live in the muscle memory of the fanbase. This episode puts the spotlight on who should be next when the A’s open the doors to their Hall of Fame in 2026. Three names rise above the rest: Ken Holtzman, Ken Korach, and Mark Ellis. One was a bulldog on the mound during championship runs, one has been the soundtrack of generations of A’s baseball, and one quietly defined professionalism and toughness up the middle. Different roles. Same impact.

This isn’t nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. This is about legacy, standards, and what the A’s choose to honor as the franchise turns the page into a new era. Holtzman represents winning when winning was the expectation. Korach represents continuity when everything else was changing. Ellis represents the grinder who did things the right way every single night. If the A’s Hall of Fame is about more than numbers—about meaning—then the 2026 class feels obvious.

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Managing a rebuilding baseball team is like captaining a ship in a storm—you don’t get credit for staying afloat if you never reach land. This episode digs into Mark Kotsay’s tenure with the A’s and asks the uncomfortable but necessary question: is he the right guy for the job as this team starts demanding real results? We break down what Kotsay was hired to do—develop players, keep the clubhouse together, and survive lean years—and whether he’s actually delivered on those promises when it matters most: on the field, late in games, and under pressure.

Then comes the hard part. Rebuilding grace periods don’t last forever. Young talent is arriving, expectations are changing, and moral victories stop paying rent fast. We look at leadership style, in-game decisions, player accountability, and whether the team still plays hard for him. This isn’t about blaming one guy for everything—but baseball history is clear: when a team is ready to turn the corner, the manager either accelerates that growth or becomes the speed bump. The A’s are getting close to that fork in the road.

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Every good baseball team has stars, but great teams have answers. Not just talent, but roles. When the game tightens, the lights get brighter, and the season starts to lean on you, somebody has to grab the wheel. In this episode of Locked On A’s, we break down the most important question facing the A’s right now: who actually fills the roles that win games? Not who looks good on paper, not who sells jerseys — but who you trust when everything’s on the line.

We go position by position and moment by moment: the clubhouse leader who sets the tone, the hitter you want at the plate with the season on the line, the starter who stops losing streaks, and the reliever you hand the ball to without blinking. We also dive into the unsung game-changers — the best glove, the toughest at-bat, the smartest baserunner, and the catcher who quietly runs the entire operation. This isn’t fantasy baseball. This is real baseball, real pressure, and real answers the A’s need if they want to take the next step.

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Colby Thomas and Carlos Cortes aren’t just names on a depth chart—they represent two very different paths the A’s are trying to balance right now. Thomas brings patience, power, and a modern offensive profile that fits how the league actually works in 2026. Cortes brings contact, versatility, and a grinder’s edge that managers quietly love. The question isn’t if they belong—it’s how they’re used, and whether the A’s are ready to commit to what each player does best instead of forcing them into tidy boxes.

From there, the conversation expands. With Sutter Health Park playing smaller and louder for hitters, the A’s may not be able to build a pitching staff the way they used to. Stan and I break down what that means in plain English: more strike throwers, more ground balls, fewer “project” arms that need perfect conditions to survive. We wrap by looking ahead to spring training decisions that will quietly shape the season—bench roles, bullpen jobs, and positional logjams that don’t make headlines but absolutely decide wins and losses. This is roster construction season, whether teams admit it or not.

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