A's season so far through 101 games and other news around the MLB

So far this year through 101 games the A's have managed to hold on to the best record in the majors with their 13-1 demolishing of the Astros yesterday pushing their record to 63-38. In their division, despite having the best record, the A's are only 3 games ahead of the Angels who are having the type of season that people expect when you have so many stars on one team.

Earlier this month the A's bolstered their rotation by getting Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel from the Cubs for their two  best prospects--2012 1st round pick Addison Russell and 2013 1st round pick Billy McKinney--along with Dan Straily, a right handed pitcher who's shuffled between Triple A and the Majors a lot. I'm upset that they traded two talented young players, but I want the A's to win the World Series this year and two proven right handers should definitely help.

Those two guys should make the rotation really good considering that the A's already have two 11 game winners so far in Gray and Kazmir. Unfortunately, Milone will have to be sent down to Triple A to make room on the roster.

Run DMC (Donaldson, Moss, and Cespedes) all have put up outstanding numbers at the plate driving in runs and hitting bombs.

Donaldson- 21 homers,72 rbi's
Moss-23 homers, 71 rbi's
Cespedes-16 homers,61 rbi's

They're not the only ones who are hitting as the A's balanced lineup is one of the best in the majors and there seems to be a new hero each game.


Most recent A's news:
Josh Reddick just came off the DL and has upped his hitting in his return.
Alberto Callaspo is close to coming back from his hamstring injury.
Jim Johnson got DFA yesterday which means that he's no longer on the team as he keeps struggling and the A's couldn't deal with it anymore.

Doolittle has stepped in as closer and been lights out.

The MLB trade deadline is coming  up soon and one swirling rumor is whether or not David Price of the Rays will get traded.

The Phillies also seem to have some players that they might trade to contending clubs.
Whenever it is, it should be a fun time and it will be cool to know which big names get traded.

I look forward to the rest of the season and seeing who makes the playoffs and who falls short.
I hope that the A's hold on to the  division and go far in the playoffs this year.