Baseball - Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics are leading the American League West division at this time, but they should not feel safe. In fact, they should be down right worried about their position at the top. Sure, it is always nice to be leading the division especially during the second half of the season, but when you have so many teams hot on your heels there is never any time to rest. The Athletics are currently in first place, but the remaining three teams in the division are all within five games of them. This means that any drop off could lead to huge problems and a lost play off spot.

If the Athletics are to continue their strong play it is important that the pitching staff continues to grow. They are led by ace Barry Zito as well as Danny Harren. The starters have been impressive for the most part, but a lot of injuries have hampered the bull pen which has cost the team some wins.

With the trade deadline closing in, the Athletics should be looking for bull pen help. If they can get this they may be able to win a few of the close games that they let slip away during the fist half. This is crucial to their play off chances.
The Athletics do not have time to stop and look back now. Even the smallest of losing streaks may bump them from first place all the way back to last. And if this happens they can kiss their play off bid good bye.

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