5 Reasons to Not Give Up on the Oakland Athletics

Apr 14, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman

(18) fields a ground ball during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

4. Ben Zobrist Ahead of Schedule for Return

When Billy Beane acquired utility man extraordinaire Zobrist in the offseason it indicated that 2015 wasn’t being tossed aside for the Oakland Athletics. A knee injury has kept us from seeing all that Zobrist has to offer, but his recovery is on track and he may even be starting the next homestand. Getting a veteran such as Zobrist back on the field can only help the A’s sorry defense.