These two players could make a strong push to make the Opening Day roster this Spring.

The A's pitching has been a hurdle to overcome all season, but over the past three weeks the staff — and the bullpen in particular — has turned things around.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay speaks to reporters following the team's 7-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night at T-Mobile Park.Manager Mark Kotsay lauds Athletics' bullpen's performance in win over Mariners originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The A's bullpen has been horrible this season, and the team has been taking a lot of chances on different options.

The A's and Cardinals have swung a trade involving this MLB journeyman.

Cardinals trade Scott Blewett after Reds loss

The A's are adding a veteran to the bullpen.

The St. Louis Cardinals have a trade under their belt before the deadline.

The Cardinals traded a former second-round draft pick right-hander to the Athletics in a deal that gives the pitcher a fresh opportunity. The post TRADE: Cardinals Send Former Second-Round Draft Pick Righty to Athletics appeared first on HEAVY.