This episode digs straight into the myths surrounding the Las Vegas sports market and tears them apart one by one. John and Richard explain why Raiders games looking like neutral-site matchups doesn’t mean failure, but success — sold-out buildings, PSL speculation, and tourists willing to pay premiums locals won’t. They compare that reality to the Golden Knights, a team driven almost entirely by locals thanks to competitiveness and consistency, and explain why baseball will land somewhere in between — with stronger long-term roots than people expect. The conversation also tackles the tired “home-field advantage” argument and why destination cities play by different rules.

From there, the focus shifts fully to the A’s and why Vegas represents a massive revenue opportunity. Corporate suites, international tourism, resort partnerships, concerts, non-baseball events, and a stadium district designed to print money all factor into the equation — because revenue equals payroll, and payroll equals credibility. John and Richard also evaluate the A’s early footprint in Vegas, what’s worked, what hasn’t, and why momentum is clearly building. The episode closes with expectations for 2028, the emotional connection Vegas residents are forming with the franchise, and why the A’s story — a team always grinding for respect — fits this city better than almost any other in sports.

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The 2025 MLB Draft is almost here, and the A’s are on the clock with the 11th overall pick. In this jam-packed episode of Locked On A’s, Booney breaks down the top prospects expected to be available when the A’s makes its selection. From dynamic college bats like Arizona outfielder Brendan Summerhill to power arms like Oklahoma’s Kyson Witherspoon, we cover the scouting reports, comps to current MLB players, and why each guy could be a franchise-altering pick. There’s also a deep dive into team needs – spoiler alert: it’s pitching, pitching, and more pitching – and how that could shape the front office’s draft board.

But it doesn’t stop with Round 1. We dig into potential second-round steals at pick #48, sleepers who could pop in the fourth and fifth rounds, and the impact of not having a third-rounder this year. Whether it’s high-upside prep bats like Xavier Neyens or college standouts like Max Belyeu and Luke Stevenson, Booney lays out a roadmap of what the A’s could (and should) do over all 20 rounds. You’ll get the comps, the analytics, and the front-office mindset behind every possible move.

Plus, we set the stage for tonight’s 9:00 PM LIVE show, where you – the fans – get to jump in and play GM. Bring your bold predictions, favorite prospects, and draft hot takes to the table. This isn’t just a preview – it’s a war room simulation with the most diehard A’s fans on the planet. Subscribe now, smash that like button, and let’s draft the future of the green and gold together.

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The A’s quiet offseason has sparked panic, hot takes, and a lot of keyboard GMs demanding moves just to feel something. This episode explains why silence isn’t automatically a red flag and why patience can be a competitive advantage. We walk through the idea that every move should have a clear purpose: making the roster better, not just busier. If you can’t clearly say who you’re upgrading and why, you probably shouldn’t be making that move at all.

The second half of the show turns it over to the audience. Viewer questions, roster hypotheticals, and debates about targets, replacements, and expectations all get put under the microscope. No sugarcoating, no nostalgia shopping, no fake urgency. Just a clear-eyed look at how teams actually improve — and why the A’s refusing to panic might be the smartest move they make all winter.

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If the A’s want one thing for Christmas, it’s not vibes, it’s not patience, and it’s definitely not another “wait and see.” It’s extensions. This episode opens by laying out the case for locking up the core right now: Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, Shea Langeliers, and Jacob Wilson. Four players. Four pillars. This is how real teams are built—early commitments, cost certainty, and a message to the clubhouse and the league that the A’s aren’t just collecting talent, they’re keeping it. Waiting only makes it more expensive and more insulting. You don’t rent a foundation; you pour concrete.

The show then pivots to two moves that signal where this organization might actually be headed. First, the Mark Leiter Jr. signing—a clear “we’re not punting innings” move that adds a real arm with real experience to a bullpen that needed stability, not scratch-offs. Then comes the bigger picture conversation: the Buss brothers potentially investing in the team. What that means, what it doesn’t, and why even the idea of outside money matters. This episode connects the dots between payroll decisions, ownership signals, and whether the A’s are finally serious about acting like a franchise instead of a placeholder.

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The A’s kick off the offseason with the signing of veteran reliever Mark Leiter Jr., sparking debate over his role and impact. Is this a smart bullpen upgrade or just another move that fails to excite fans? Booney scrutinizes Leiter Jr.’s pitching stats, contract value, and how this acquisition stacks up against more dynamic targets like Gregory Soto.

Booney uncovers the front office’s approach to long-term extensions for young stars Tyler Soderstrom, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, and Shea Langeliers. Are the A’s lowballing their future core, or setting the stage for a franchise turnaround in Vegas? The conversation highlights the A’s budget challenges, draft strategy, and the lingering frustration over recent trades and missed opportunities. Get the unfiltered truth about the Athletics’ current trajectory and what it means for 2028 and beyond.

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The A’s kicked off the 2025 Rule 5 Draft by grabbing right-handed flamethrower Ryan Watson—an experienced Triple-A reliever with a 95 mph fastball, a whiff-heavy slider, and the kind of swing-and-miss stuff that screams “major league bullpen help.” But just minutes after landing him, they flipped him to the Red Sox for 23-year-old infielder Justin Riemer, a high-OBP contact bat with zero power and a versatile glove. It was a whiplash-inducing sequence that left A’s fans scratching their heads: why burn a Rule 5 pick on a guy you’re not going to keep, especially one who struck out over 28% of hitters last year in the PCL?

Turns out, this was a Moneyball move through and through. Riemer is a classic front office pet project—an OBP savant with more walks than strikeouts, elite pitch recognition, and the potential to be a dirt-cheap utility guy in a couple years. No roster crunch, no 26-man obligation, just pure A’s efficiency. But it also means giving up a nearly MLB-ready bullpen arm in Watson, who was Boston’s target all along. So did the A’s just get fleeced—or are they playing a longer game, betting that Riemer’s bat control has more long-term value than another replaceable middle reliever? Depends on whether you believe in swing rates or spin rates.

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The air feels electric as the MLB Draft Lottery ticks closer to liftoff, and the A’s stroll in with a 6.55% chance to flip their entire future with one lucky bounce of a ping-pong ball. It’s a slim percentage on paper, but today it represents the doorway to something outrageous: the possibility of drafting UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, a player whose glove, instincts, and leadership scream cornerstone. As we cover the lottery live, the show leans into the tension, the math, the stakes, and the very real chance that the A’s could be one pick away from assembling the most exciting young infield the franchise has ever fielded. Kurtz at first. Wilson at second or third. Cholowsky at short. It’s not a dream sequence—it’s what 6.55% of fate could deliver.

Once the results roll in and the dust settles, we break down the lottery outcome, what it means for the A’s trajectory, and how it reshapes the front office’s plans for July. Then we turn the page toward the 2026 MLB Draft, previewing the early board and spotlighting the names most likely to land in the A’s crosshairs—players whose tools, makeup, and developmental timelines align with the franchise’s timetable for returning to contention. Whether the A’s land Cholowsky today or slide into a different slot, this episode frames why the future is still wide open, still thrilling, and still pointed toward a young core that could redefine the organization in the years ahead.

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