Eno and DVR are joined by Melissa Lockard on the heels of Thursday's final game for the Oakland A's at the Coliseum. They discuss Melissa's path into A's fanhood a few decades ago, the final home game in Oakland, where things stand with the A's player development, and the long-term outlook for Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler. Rundown 1:11 Melissa's Path to Becoming an A's Fan 6:07 A Bunny Bringing Balls Out of the Ground? 13:19 How Did This Actually Happens? 20:53 The Final Home Game in Oakland 25:34 What's Next for A's Fans? 33:57 Where Do Things Stand for Player Development? 39:12 How Far Is This Team From Contention? 49:22 Brent Rooker's Incredible 2024 Campaign 53:44 Lawrence Butler's Future 59:22 Which Pitching Prospects is Melissa Most Excited About for 2025? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Melissa on Twitter: @MelissaLockard e-mail: [email protected] \Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Melissa Lockard Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices