duffman003

Vegas has the over under at 76.5 and Elias's lack of significant moves might indicate that he thinks this team isn't there yet, either. I voted under 75, but probably should have done 75-78

I assumed Elias was trying to get more outs to help not abuse the bullpen as much. Lets say the new dimensions allow the starters to average .5 more outs per start. That's 40 less outs we need from the bullpen, which helps us not play AAA roulette with whoever has options to fill out the extra innings. Maybe the possible extra rest for the bullpen will add another win or two for the year. Although, it doesn't seem to help the A's very much.

Should Buck count since it's his nickname? Is it true that he got the nickname because he walked around the locker room buck naked?