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They will definitely score a lot of runs this season, but they may need them with some of their pitching. If their pitching somehow clicks they may actually contend (but that is a big if).

Uehara is about ready to come back from his sore shoulder

I think Cook will end up being the closer in Oakland, they will probably go committee for a while but I think it will eventually be Cook.

Joaquin Benoit SD
Benoit has boasted a 2.53 ERA and averaged 10.24 strikeouts per nine innings over the last four seasons. His velocity even increased a bit in 2013.