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Well, in case you missed this morning's announcement, Jim Johnson is no longer on the team, and cannot come out of the bullpen. For those of you who attended the game in person last night, or watched on TV or GameDay, this is probably a very relieving thought, no pun intended.
Because of last night's near-disaster, the A's bullpen was heavily taxed in what should have been a blowout. As a result, here is the bullpen plan for today:
Asked about the shape of his bullpen for tomorrow, Melvin says, "We'll see ... Samardzija."
— Jane Lee (@JaneMLB) July 24, 2014
So here's to a complete game shutout; no pressure.
Notably missing from the lineup, although it is no surprise to anyone who watched his fourth at-bat last night, is Yoenis Cespedes, but it might not be as bad as we all feared:
Melvin says Cespedes potentially available off the bench today. Could be back in the lineup tomorrow in Texas.
— Jane Lee (@JaneMLB) July 24, 2014
Brandon Moss is starting today, so that's a good sign after his possible tweak last night, as well. All three catchers are in the lineup; the trio of Jaso, Norris and Vogt are ready to go, as Moss has been pushed to the outfield. Sogard, after a hot night last night, will cover second base.
Here are your lineups:
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
