The Oakland Starting Rotation Still a Mystery

Oct 5, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) pitches the ball against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning in game two of the American League divisional series playoff baseball game at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Opening Day likely belongs to Sonny Gray. And Scott Kazmir will slot nicely into the number two spot in the Oakland Athletics starting rotation. Beyond them remains a mystery.

There are a few new faces to paint into the rotation picture in 2015. The departures of free agents Jon Lester and Jason Hammel and trade of Jeff Samardzija leave three open spots. With at least five viable candidates, and two more waiting on the disabled list, Billy Beane and Bob Melvin are taking a gamble.

Let’s take a look at each of the candidates’ resumes.

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