David Schoenfield thinks the wild card lead is (relatively?) safe at this point after a couple of very important wins in Seattle. Objectively, I might agree that the A's are in a good position over their final 13 games, as 10 are against Texas and Philadelphia, with just three against the Angels. As a fan, the last month has been so horrifying that I'm counting on the team going 0-13 and will color myself pleasantly surprised with any other outcome.

My Mets fan father-in-law today expressed sympathy. It's been a tough time, A's fans.