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Why the A’s Should Gamble on This Former Royals First-Round Pick This Offseason

The Athletics will be after upgrades at a couple of key spots this offseason, but their main focus will presumably be acquiring pitching. While they have a number of young arms with which to choose from, many of them are inexperienced and haven't gone through a full big-league season.

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