With two thirds of the Big Three traded away, the responsibility shifts to the offense. A key addition the Oakland lineup is catcher Jason Kendall. Hitting second, behind centerfielder Mark Kotsay, who had a career-best .370 OBP last season, Kendall should present more RBI chances for designated hitter Erubiel Durazo and Chavez in the heart of Oakland's order. An improved offense, along with a deeper bullpen, will be vital for Oakland, which has a shaky rotation for the first time in years.
With two thirds of the Big Three traded away, the responsibility shifts to the offense. A key addition the Oakland lineup is catcher Jason Kendall. Hitting second, behind centerfielder Mark Kotsay, who had a career-best .370 OBP last season, Kendall should present more RBI chances for designated hitter Erubiel Durazo and Chavez in the heart of Oakland's order. An improved offense, along with a deeper bullpen, will be vital for Oakland, which has a shaky rotation for the first time in years.
