The first offseason edition of WHERE STATS MEET INSTINCT is here — and we're performing the autopsy on a 64–98 A's season that fell nowhere close to expectations.

Sam is joined by Aidan from THE LAB to answer the questions that matter now:

How much of 2026 was destroyed by injuries — and how much was simply bad roster construction?

What happened to the A's pitching staff?

How much did playing in Sacramento affect the pitchers?

What happened to Luis Morales and Jacob Lopez?

Has Zack Gelof completely rebuilt his future with the organization?

How high is Henry Bolte's ceiling?

What should A's fans realistically expect from Leo De Vries?

And most importantly: What does the next A's GM have to change to make sure this doesn't happen again?

The guys dig into pitching development, defense, roster construction, potential offseason additions, Sacramento's unusual environment, and the young players who could become major pieces of the 2027 club.

There IS talent here.

The question isn't whether the A's have interesting players.

The question is whether the next front office can finally build a roster where all those pieces actually fit.

PLUS: Sam and Aiden finish the show by making their bold predictions for 2027.

Welcome to the offseason.

WHERE STATS MEET INSTINCT — where the numbers tell part of the story, and baseball instincts tell the rest.

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