REALITY CHECK: The Hard Truth About A's Spending

This episode is Booney stepping right into the comment section with the mic on. He takes on your trade proposals, free-agent wish lists, and “just go get this guy” fantasies one by one — from Nolan Arenado and Jonah Heim to Devin Williams, Gregory Soto, and more. The names make sense, the ideas are smart, and the passion is real… but Booney walks through the math, the no-trade clauses, the extension realities, and the cost in prospects that people tend to gloss over. It’s not a hit piece on the fanbase; it’s a tough-love film session where he explains why some of these fun ideas hit a wall the second you get into dollars, years, and what the A’s actually have to give up. From there, he zooms out to the bigger picture: who the A’s really are as a franchise right now, and why that matters more than any individual name you drop into the comments. Booney lays out the history from the glory days to the profit-first era, explains why last year’s spending was about revenue sharing and grievance avoidance, not a philosophical change, and digs into the Sacramento stay, the Vegas future, and why “we are who we are” until ownership proves otherwise. Along the way he still makes the case that this current roster is a legit playoff contender, pushes for smart extensions over reckless splashes, and invites fans into the Subtext community to keep the arguments rolling — louder, smarter, and with a little more edge. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Locked On A's, Booney Locked On A's, A's podcast, Athletics podcast, Sacramento A's, Las Vegas A's, A's fans, John Fisher, A's ownership, MLB offseason, MLB winter meetings, A's free agency, A's trade rumors, Nolan Arenado trade, Devin Williams rumors, Gregory Soto A's, Gregory Santos scouting, Cattell Marte trade, JoJo Romero trade, Joe Ryan trade, Sean Newcomb contract, A's bullpen by committee, A's starting rotation, A's prospects, Leo De Vries, Braden Nett, Henry Bolte, Brett Rooker, Shea Langeliers, Sacramento baseball, Vegas baseball, MLB revenue sharing, small market baseball, A's Subtext, Silver State Sports and Entertainment Network, SSSEN, GameTime sponsor, FanDuel sponsor For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB

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