The set-up: I think this line could/should in fact be a lot larger. Antonio Senzatela was 11-11 with a 6.71 ERA for the Rockies last year. He looked decent in his spring tune-up, but his inconsistency from last year has me hesitant and regression does seem imminent.

The pick: The home side counters with Daniel Mengden, who was 5-2 with a 4.83 ERA last year. Mengden had a strong spring to earn the fifth spot in the rotation; note that he was 3-1 with a 4.01 ERA in all "night" games last year. Oakland enjoys a significant home field advantage and I expect that trend to carry over here; lay the price.

8* COACH'S CORNER on the A's.