David Mullen

David Mullen is a Dallas-based sportswriter who grew up in Oakland, Calif. A baseball fanatic, he has seen a game in very Major League Baseball park and more than 25 no longer in use.

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 12: Mike Piazza of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on August 12, 2007. The Tigers defeated the Athletics 11-6. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Oakland A’s were last stop for many Hall of Fame players

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics waits for a video review during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Social media down on the Oakland A’s playoff chances

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Frankie Montas #47 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the top of the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 27, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics starter Frankie Montas strikes out 13 Seattle Mariners

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 26: Robbie Grossman #8 of the Oakland Athletics is hit by a pitch thrown by Jonathan Hernandez #72 of the Texas Rangers in the top of the eighth inning at Globe Life Field on August 26, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s lead the American League in hit batters

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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 07: General view of a faulty light tower in left field before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds at the Oakland Coliseum on May 7, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2-0. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: You can’t beat fun at the old Coliseum

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MARYVALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: Yolmer Sanchez #2 of the San Francisco Giants follows though on a swing against the Milwaukee Brewers during a spring training game at American Family Fields of Phoenix on March 06, 2020 in Maryvale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s should sign second baseman Yolmer Sanchez

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Burch Smith #46 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Houston Astros in the top of the seventh inning at RingCentral Coliseum on August 09, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s Burch Smith proves money was well spent

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 06: Oakland Athletics players Chad Pinder #18, Ramon Laureano #22, Marcus Semien #10 and Mark Canha #20 celebrate after a win against the Texas Rangers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 06, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Streaking Oakland A’s used to long runs during regular season

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BOSTON, MA - CIRCA 1986: Manager John McNamara #1 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during an Major League Baseball game circa 1986 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. McNamara managed for the Red Sox from 1985-88. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Former A’s manager John McNamara dead at 88

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 24: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by teammates after he hit a grand slam home run in the tenth inning to beat the Los Angeles Angelsduring opening day at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on July 24, 2020 in Oakland, California. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s win wacky opener on Matt Olson walk-off grand slam

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MESA, AZ - February 29: The Oakland Athletics celebrate on the field following the game against the Cleveland Indians at Hohokam Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s can see future by looking at the past

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