REPORT CARD TIME: How Did The A's Really do This Off Season?

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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