7th April 1882
After a few seasons where the team has not been in the hunt for the pennant the fans of the Athletics are hoping for an improvement from their team. The independent league assessors have a strong feeling that with a little extra work they could be in the hunt. They see them finishing 2nd in the AL table.
The MLB has decided to keep a schedule of 84 games but has changed the league running time so that it now currently only runs from April to mid July before the play offs. This change in structure for the schedule will put a lot of pressure on the pitchers as the league still specifies only 2 starters can be selected. This also means the All Star Game is going to be played at the end of May.
The players have been busy at work during spring training, getting ready for the tough season to come. The GM and Manager have watched them during this time and have decided on the following 25 as the opening day roster.
Pitching
Batting
