Charles to the A's: 5:20

Good day, A's (and A's fans)
Suddenly, quietly, the team has stumbled to an 0-3 start. Significantly, it seems almost noone has noticed. Maybe the losses are rolling off of our shoulders because of an inner confidence that things will turn around quickly because we have a talented roster of player/drinkers. That's what I'd like to believe. Unfortunately I have reason to believe there is another reason with some of our number. It has come to my attention that several A's were telling next weeks opponent that "we know we're gonna lose". They went so far as to challenge the other team to alternative, post-game competitions, in lieu of giving it a real shot on the field. It is sickening, disturbing, maddening.
A's, we've made it halfway up the mountain. We can't turn around and do somersaults back down, no matter how awesome and fun that sounds.
Next week marks the return of All-Star centerfielder Young William. Kang gets back from overseas. Rookie Mattallee is ready to erupt and the rest of the team is showing signs of life. Our bats won't slump all year. We need to shake this demon, of feeling like loveable losers. We're loveable winners.
So, please cleanse your minds of these negative thoughts. Think win! Think beer! Think A's!
Coach