Heading into spring training to begin the 2012 season fresh off an offseason full of activity by the front office, scouts and fans alike projected the A's to push the 100-loss mark for the season and wallow in the American League West cellar for the entire season.

The focus was clear and without question—build towards 2014 and a new stadium in San Jose.

Six months later we find the A's in an unexpected and ...

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