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Serena Scaglione STAFF WRITER Foothill Music Theatre delighted audience members with the rock musical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors” “Little in its debut performance was on Feb. 21. at Foothill College’s Lohman Theatre. “Little Shop of Horrors” was first released in 1960 as a low-budget, comedy-horror film by Roger Corman. Shop of It was later adapted for the stage by the award-winning duo, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. The musical version of “Little Shop of Horrors” had a Horrors” smaller cast, a simplified storyline and plenty of humor. It also introduced three new characters—a Greek chorus of sassy, street-smart ladies who strengthened the musical and narration. arrives Foothill’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” tells the story of Seymour, an impoverished floral assistant on skid row. His life is dangerously changed when he discovers an at exotic plant with a carnivorous craving. The melodious plant, called Audrey II, enthralls Seymour with fame and fortune in exchange for satisfying its ravenous appetite for human blood. Foothill The show had numerous strengths, but it was the actors and the development of their characters that made the show so enjoyable to watch. Orin Scrivello, played by Jeff Clarke, was one of the College audience’s favorite characters. Scrivello is a twisted dentist and the abusive boyfriend of another character, Audrey. Scrivello is described as a “sadistic creep” who is a SEE FOOTHILL p. 4 COURTESY OF DAVID ALLEN

RECAP: De Anza Tent City FROM MEXICO TO THE U.S Abraham Abundis showing the film inside (the Life experiences connects author, students STAFF WRITER campus center). The rain isn’t a Not even rain could stop major problem, and it won’t stop protect the family by building a Jinwei Zhang students from participating in people who feel really strongly dream home where they could STAFF WRITER Tent City, which ran from Feb. about this.” live together. Reyna Grande, an award- 24 to 27 in the main quad. Tent City taught students When Grande was nine, her winning author, brought her “The fact that it started about economic inequality and father came back to get her. new memoir “The Distance raining was a problem,” said gave them the opportunity to She made her first journey to Between Us” to De Anza College organizer Karla Navarro. “For share their experiences. the U.S. as an undocumented on Feb. 24. example, Students for Justice was “There’s a lot of frustration immigrant. She shared her experiences supposed to show a film outside, Grande was not ready to live of growing up in Mexico, how but we do have alternatives like S EE TENT p. 3 in a new country. She found out she first came to the U.S. as an her father was not the hero she illegal immigrant and how she imagined. became a writer. He was an alcoholic with Grande, born in Mexico, grew financial problems. Her mom up without her parents since left her too. Her parents became they left the family for the U.S. strangers to her. to pursue a better life. Not knowing a word of Feeling abandoned and English when she arrived in the suffering from loneliness, U.S. made her life even worse. Grande tried to stay positive. She was not able to make new During that time, the radio friends and communicate with became her best friend. schoolteachers. Her life was “Listening to stories is a way When not writing, Reyna falling apart. to understand.” Grande said. Grande teaches creative Tents glow as students discuss economic inequality at Tent City Grande then met with Diana She finally understood her writing at UCLA Extension. in De Anza’s main quad Tuesday Feb. 25. Savas, who in Grande’s memoir parents. She realized her parents JINWEI ZHANG | LA VOZ staff ADRIAN DISCIPULO | LA VOZ staff didn’t abandon her but tried to see AUTHOR p. 4

lavozdeanza.com facebook.com/lavozweekly twitter.com/lavozweekly CAMPUS EVENTS 2 March 3, 2014 Tuesday of oppression, so as to heal panel with representatives and proactively address from HEFAS and APALI sharing March 4 concerns as young agents of personal stories around borders change. For more information, and immigration issues. INternational Transfer Fair contact Jorge Morales at To receive class sets of ribbons JOHN KENNEDY UNIVERSITY 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. F [email protected] and markers or for more Campus Center, Conference Rooms information, email Diana TRANSFORMING LIVES, CHANGING THE WORLD A & B THE MUSIc of las cafeteras Argabrite at argabritediana@ More than 65 universities from 5 to 6 p.m. fhda.edu. all over the U.S. will be at De Campus Center Anza College. This event is Conference Rooms A & B EUPHRAT MUSEUM OF ART: open to all students. A musical performance by DEEP READING A DEGREE OF Las Cafeteras; the group The Transfer Fair is the best Through March 20 fuses traditional and modern opportunity to meet face- Euphrat Museum beats with timely stories to-face with an admissions Museum Hours: POSSIBILITIES from East LA’s streets. Known officer. Come and explore your Monday - Thursday:10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for energetic bi-lingual transfer options, scholarship Deep Reading looks at the performances, they combine opportunities, and programs. intersection of humanity and Afro-Mexican (son jarocho), It’s your future, so come find technology and traditional hip hop, folk, native american out what your chances are of practices in the digital age. sound and more styles with a being accepted at the school of Artworks explore banned books, community-focused message. your choice. Refreshments and the book as an experience, and the raffle prizes. global life of a cell phone or tablet. 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FRIDAY 7 MARCH 2014 NEWS March 3, 2014 3 from TENT p. 1 The amount of people who “Singing Guy” pleads no contest to hit and run within the student body with stayed overnight varied because things like tuition costs and people needed to study. Jay Serrano sentencing hearing April 10. At the bail hearing on difficulties with the education “Props to the students because NEWS/OPINIONS EDITOR The victim suffered a broken Jan. 17, the court ordered system now,” attendee Jaymar it’s a f------busy week, but nose, cuts to the nose and upper Lovell to participate in anger Hardesty said. “Showing the these students are out helping Joshua “Singing Guy” lip and abrasions to his shins. management and stay off the film ‘Inequality for All’ was very us spread awareness and Lovell pleaded no contest on The plea hearing took place Foothill and De Anza premises, important because it got a lot of supporting what we’re doing,” Wednesday Feb. 26 to felony at the Santa Clara County according to court records. people passionate about what Navarro said. charges that he hit and injured Superior Court in Palo Alto. The court may order Lovell was actually happening.” Although Tent City is over, a De Anza College student with The original charges filed to pay restitution. Students filled conference organizers hope students will his car on Jan. 14 and fled the against Lovell included assault His driver’s license may be rooms for the film screening of stay motivated and continue to scene. with a deadly weapon, according suspended or revoked at the “Inequality for All.” spread awareness. Lovell agreed to be sentenced to the police report, but that sentencing. “Conference Rooms A and “I think after the event, we’re to five months in county jail charge was dropped before the B were packed for the film going to have a lot more support and three years on formal plea hearing. Lovell could have showing,” Navarro said. “There in our efforts,” attendee Vinay probation, according to the faced a sentence of up to four were even people standing Kowshik said. “We’re going to current plea deal. The plea years in state prison if convicted. because it was so packed.” be getting a lot more stuff could be adjusted at the

Angry exchange leads to Students share dinner under the cover of hit and run, broken nose christmas lights after From the Foothill De Anza District Police report: discussing economic At about 6:15 p.m., on Tuesday Jan. 14, a man walked into the inequality during Tent De Anza police substation with blood on his hands and dripping City in the main quad. down his face. He said he had been hit by a car after an altercation in Parking Lot A. Police had a good idea who the driver was once the victim described the driver as someone he had seen singing out loud on campus. The insides of tents Here is what the victim told police: are elaborately He and a male friend were walking toward campus through Parking Lot A. decorated with AP: The victim was in a debate with his friend, and was saying “Dude, dude, chirstmas lights dude,” when he saw the suspect, De Anza “Singing Guy” Josh Lovell getting during De Anza’s Tent into a white car with a woman. The two friends went to say “hi” to him. City. Lovell yelled something, and the victim responded, “What did you say to me?” Lovell said, “Oh nothing, I was talking to myself.” PHOTOS BY ADRIAN DISCIPULO | LA VOZ staff The victim started to walk away, but then heard Lovell call him a “white kid Background to hearing Background REC in a stupid hat.” Victim: Do you want to fight about it? Lovell: Dude, I’m with my girlfriend. DASB E.S. Committee Presents Victim: Is she going to fight for you? Lovell: I’m going to shut my door. Victim: This time when I turn around, don’t talk shit to me. Lovell: (unintelligible) The victim gave Lovell the finger and kept walking with his friend. Then he heard tires squeal and saw Lovell backing out of his parking space. Lovell drove at about 25 mph between two polls and straight toward the THE PRICE -. victim, who froze, not believing what was happening. Lovell’s car struck the victim in the shins, and he landed on the hood and then rolled off the passenger’s side. Lovell drove away, hitting two curbs on his way out of the parking lot. IS GREEN ,. The victim described the driver as a white male with shoulder-length blond hair, about 5 feet 6 inches and 150 pounds and described the car. He told police he didn’t know the driver’s name, but had seen him around WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5TH campus singing out loud. 11 :30pm -1 :30pm Also from the police report: MAIN QUAD “I recognized the suspect from previous encounters and he was known to the FHDA PD,” a police officer wrote. Join us for campus clean-up and a recylcing game! Materials for Lovell had been banned from De Anza for his singing. clean-up will be provided. Prizes for game winners include Santa Clara Police detained Lovell at his home in Santa Clara. ln-N-Out and AMC theaters movie tickets! The victim’s friend showed district police the skid marks in Parking Lot A and accompanied an officer to a home in Santa Clara, where he identified Lovell, and police arrested him. Lovell told police he had said, “I’m nothing but a broke white kid” to his girlfriend just before the altercation began, and the victim had asked, “You talking to me?” Lovell said the victim walked toward the car and “jumped on the front of -" the car” as Lovell slammed on his brakes. )t" ,-~ Rio Southwest style Mexican food Fresh, wholesome, delicious Adobe Southwest Cafe Affordable prices No reservations required 10525 S. De Anza Blvd. Take-out available (Corner of McClellan and S. De Anza) Online and catering menus available at www. rioadobe.com STUDENT LIFE 4 March 3, 2014 from FOOTHILL p. 1 Lewis voiced the character and it operated by David Kirk and Erik “disgrace to the dental profession.” Scilley. He inhales large amounts of Audrey II became a forceful laughing gas while torturing character that dominated the his patients with antique dental second act. instruments. Audrey II’s operation coincided Clark’s version of Scrivello was with its dialogue and musical almost identical to Steve Martin’s numbers perfectly. original in the 1986 movie musical It was hard to remember that adaptation directed by Frank Oz. Audrey II was just an oversized, Like Martin, Clarke played embellished prop. Scrivello with the right balance Foothill Music Theatre’s “Little of humor and eccentricity, which Shop of Horrors” is a high-quality makes this character hard to hate performance because the set and and hard to forget. costumes are both reminiscent of The crowd favorite was the sassy the 1960s. Greek Chorus with Crystal, Chiffon The production included precise and Ronette. The parts were played choreography and uses a small by Lyn Mehe’ula, Melissa Baxter space to stage musical numbers and Megan Coomans respectively. such as “Skid Row,” “Dentist!” and The ever-present ladies“Feed Me.” entertained the audience with their The entire cast and crew put on quick wit, attitude and hilarious an outstanding performance of this commentary. cult classic. We can’t forget Audrey II, The only downside of “Little because without “Twoey,” there Shop of Horrors” would be PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID ALLEN would be no show. James Devreaux missing it.

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TOP: Lyn Mehe’ula, Melissa Baxter, Megan Coomans (the Greek Chorus), and Adam Cotugno in “Little Shop of Horrors,” at Foothill College through March 9.

BOTTOM: Audrey (Adrienne Walters), Mushnik (Alex Perez) and Seymor (Adam Cotugno) consider a new plant in “Little PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID ALLEN Shop of Horrors” from AUTHOR p. 1 was the person who changed her life. Daily Indian Savas was the person who encouraged Grande to go to UCSC to pursue her writing career. She gave Grande confidence Lunch & Dinner despite her poverty and sadness. Grande said all the gain was Buffet for worth the loss. “Worth or not depends on different people and different choices they made,” she said. $8.95 Grande reached out to students with similar immigrant experiences. Eat six times and the seventh time is FREE! Her memoir and talk were a reflection of the reality of an (Ask for a punch card on your first visit) immigrant.

TOP: Reyna Grande signs her Located in the Oaks book for a De Anza student Shopping Center across following her talk on Monday, Feb. 24 in the Campus Center. from De Anza campus.

BOTTOM: Reyna Grande answers www.sitarexpress.com questions from audience Savor the Flavor of India 408-973-0460 members after her presentation. STUDENT LIFE March 3, 2014 5 Contouring with makeup Leticia Castro 1. Prep your face with two shades basis, then I would recommend to STAFF WRITER of base. use these steps,” Ortega said. “But Make up is real magic. Use one shade lighter than your in my opinion, it looks best with Contouring is the art of using complextion for the center of full-on eye shadow and lipstick.” matte bronzer or concealer to your face, and one shade darker Contouring your face is easy enhance facial features. around the perimeter. enough to do everyday. It can make faces look flawless But it’s a process that can and clear. 2. Blend the two shades. take time, depending on how Many people are fans of Using a blending brush, blend comfortable you are with makeup. contouring because it can help the dark and light shades to create Contouring also helps facial their faces look thinner. a subtle illusion of depth and features stand out when you go It also makes cheekbones dimension. out at night and into dimly lit rooms. prominent. 3. Mark the contours and Even those who prefer the Contouring is perfect for people highlights of your face. natural look with no makeup can trying to give more structure to Common areas are the hollows benifit from contouring. their face. under cheekbones, temples, “I actually prefer natural only Using makeup a shade darker jawline, the tip of the nose, along because I like the way my face is than your complextion gives a the hairline, the side of the nose naturally sculpted and shaped.” shadow, and a shade lighter gives and eyelid creases. PHOTO COURTESY OF Kristi Ortega a highlight. Ortega said. A before and after of Kristi Ortega demonstrating the bold look con- “I’ve seen this make up style; it 4. Blend the dark and light colors The natural look is always in, touring can create. looks amazing. But hard to try,” for the finish. but contouring, can enhance said Kim Malone, 20, business Set the contour with translucent those natural looks. Easy Contouring Guide administration major. powder or any that suits your skin When done correctly, Courtesy of makeup artist tone. contouring can look amazing and - Identify highlight and countour points. Kristi Ortega, here is a step-by “As far as contouring your face can give you a model-esque look. - Use makeup a shade lighter than complexion for step-guide. every day, I think if you want highlights, and a shade darker for contours. to have your face look more - Blend together. structured and subtle on a daily New homemade nail art trends for spring

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EDITOR IN CHIEF leading to the WEB EDITOR Over the past week, deaths of many Venezuelan citizens have taken Jay Serrano university to Twitter to express anger OPINIONS EDITOR students who towards president Nicolas NEWS EDITOR use Twitter to Maduro’s economic policies. advocate their Serena Scaglione Using hash tags to rapidly ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR cause. spread ideas and organize The Venezuelan Sam Tovmasian protests, citizens took to the web PHOTO EDITOR government and streets to protest the dismal imposes economic state of their country. Jacob Sisneros threats, fines, SPORTS EDITOR No matter the topic, Twitter manipulation and provides users a place to find Rika Kumar administrative Features Editor out what like-minded people are harassment saying, doing and thinking. regarding Adam Conston Political activism is easier PRODUCTION EDITOR freedom in news when everybody who shares media, according Brittany Tobar your ideas is an Internet message SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR to the Newseum away. website. Chloe Barrera Social media has helped The corruption COPY EDITOR global citizens protest against leads to increases BUSINESS STAFF the anti-gay Russian laws during in censorship. Illustration by: Rika Kumar the Sochi Olympics, as well as However, Cecilia Deck during the Arab Spring activism attempt to improve their lives. government. If the government FACULTY ADVISER the constitution of Venezuela in 2012. Censorship is not an effective had not blocked Twitter the [email protected] clearly states, “Everyone has Twitter can be a legitimate tactic. violence would not have been the right to express freely his or Jessica Sun news source, especially during Instead of using the Internet necessary. her thoughts, ideas or opinions BUSINESS MANAGER times of mass censorship as to stage peaceful protests and Revoking anyone’s right to [email protected] orally, in writing or by any other exemplified by the events in demonstrations, protestors were speak their mind, especially form of expression...and no Venezuela, because of real- forced to resort to disorganized during a protest involving censorship shall be established.” ABOUT US time headlines from all kinds violence to try and make their economic matters, will result in Citizens should be furious of people, according to The point, according to The Atlantic an even angrier uproar. La Voz Weekly is written and when their right to free speech Wallstreet Journal. Monthly. published by De Anza College is infringed upon, especially To counter the protests This violence left 11 dead. Students as a First Amendment when they are actively newspaper. the Venezuelan government The blame falls on the exercising their rights in an La Voz Weekly is partially funded by the De Anza Associated Student Body and is printed by the San Francisco Newspaper Printing Movie remakes don’t surpass the originals Company. All rights reserved; The Worst of the no part of La Voz Weekly may be Adam Conston effects and a talented cast. It is whose political message is no reproduced without permission. PRODUCTION EDITOR also a biting satire of late ‘80s longer relevant in today’s world. Worst: politics, corruption, corporate When the original “Red Remakes Staff editorials reflect the Movie remakes are pale greed and overindulgent excess. 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MAKE TIME FOR A FIVE TO Squats Ride Your Bike TEN MINUTE WORKOUT Squat in a plie 20 times for Going from class to class WALK AROUND CAMPUS FOR three sets. while juggling homework and A MILE OR TAKE A TRIP TO Riding your bike to school is Go to a nice secluded area work, busy college students THE TRACK a great way to get your exercise or just anywhere you feel Tricep dips hardly have any time to think in for the day. Also ride it from comfortable. Anything from Find a chair or something about staying in shape and Either way you are getting class to class. You will notice stretching, squats or even to set your palms on. While getting daily exercise. your heart pumping. Don’t just amazing benefits, a boost in intense cardio will improve facing your feet, put your legs “I only have a few minutes sit down in between classes and energy, better quads, glutes your well-being. Here are a few out straight into a pike. Bend between my classes and I do stay on your phone. Get active. and calves. exercises to try around campus. your arms in a 90-degree angle homework when I have time, Walking helps to maintain up and down. Repeat 10 to 15 “I ride my bike to school Calf raises not exercise,” said Michael body weight, lower the risk times for three reps. whenever the weather is Find a curb and put only your Lopez, 19, business major. of obesity, improve blood With these tips, any student nice,” said Desirea Neilson, toes on top. Keep your heels off Daily exercise is a must. pressure and blood sugar levels with a busy schedule can 20, communications major. the edge. Rise up onto the tips There is no need to go to the and enhance mental well-being “It doesn’t even feel like a improve his or her health. Dons drop both games of double header Baseball team loses against Los Medanos in pre-conference tune up

Photos by Jinwei Zhang | LA VOZ staff Above: Sophomore right-handed pitcher Jack Rader (22) releases the ball toward the plate. Rader threw seven innings and gave up one earned run in a 13-0 loss in the first game of the doubleheader against Los Medanos College on Feb. 22. The Dons lost the second game 7-5. Right: Sophomore first baseman Joseph Garo (13) completes his swing after hitting the ball.

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BURGER OF THE WEEK (Thai Beef): Curried ground beef burger, spicy sweet mango salsa, cilantro, tomato and iceberg on White Salad Daze Make Your Own Salad: Chef specialty salads everyday: Chicken Caesar, Spring greens, apple, candied walnuts, cranberries, blue cheese and oil & balsamic dressing, Southwest Chicken, Vietnamese chicken or shrimp, Chinese Chicken Salad SPORTS 8 March 3, 2014 Giants come into season healthier DA VOICES: How will the SF

Vince Cestone home runs and 16 RBIs. Fresno Grizzlies, had a combined Giants do this season? STAFF WRITER This followed a Posey-like 4.62 ERA in the Pacific Coast first half, when he hit .325 with League, and most of their top pitching The would 13 home runs. prospects, such as Kyle Crick, are in probably admit they were not in the The Giants’ All-Star catcher the lower minors. best physical shape in 2013. doesn’t want a repeat of his sluggish The Giants have the same depth After winning the in second half. Posey said he added 10 issues on the bench. They do not 2012, the Giants suffered their first pounds of muscle this offseason and have adequate replacements if a key losing season in five years, with a he looked noticeably more muscular player goes down. 76-86 record. Part of that was when he showed up to FanFest If Angel Pagan were to go down because of the number of injuries on Feb. 1. to injury again, the Giants would sustained, but poor offseason One of the newest Giants, have to rely on to conditioning was a factor as well. Michael Morse, is trying fill the spot. That did not go so well Fans could point fingers at Pablo to overcome health issues of his last year. Sandoval’s weight gain or Buster own. According to the San Francisco Time will tell if the hard work at Posey’s breakdown in the second Chronicle, Morse is blaming his the gym will pay off for the Giants, abysmal 2013 season —when he hit but in a time when baseball is full of half of 2013, but the Giants learned Chris The Giants “will make complete athletes, the Giants have from their mistakes and have hit the just .251 and had a .651 OPS with O’Conner the playoffs and hope- gym for 2014. the Mariners and Orioles — on a put themselves in a good position to 19 fully win the World After Sandoval tweeted pictures wrist injury. have a memorable 2014 season. Agricultural Series.” showing his new-and-improved After finding the proper hand If they stay healthy, the Giants engineering body, the Giants saw the slimmer, specialist, with the help of former should win anywhere between quicker Panda firsthand when he Giant Mark DeRosa, Morse told 88 and 92 games in 2014. reported to Scottsdale. reporters last week he is now Key Signings: Sandoval stayed in game shape pain free. this offseason by playing in the If Morse’s wrist has indeed Venezuelan Winter Leagues and healed, the Giants may get to see Five year $90 million eating healthy meals prepared the 2012 slugger who hit .291 Contract extension by a professional cook — his with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs in brother Luis. 102 games. That is not bad for a If the weight loss leads to potential seven-hole hitter. Two year $35 million improved range at third base, there Although the Giants have Re-signing may not be a need for a late-inning bolstered their lineup with a healthy defensive replacement. Sandoval Morse and solidified their starting One year $5 million hopes that is the case. pitching with , the team Re-signing “I’m preparing in my mind does have flaws. to play nine innings. For San Francisco did little to Michael Morse 162 games,” he told Alex upgrade its pitching depth. If any One year $6 million Chris Pavlovic, Giants beat writer for the of the starters go down to injury, the Signing “It’s going to be O’Neill phenomenal.(The San Jose Mercury News . Giants will have to rely on a minor- Javier Lopez 18 Giants are) going to An enigma last season was leaguer to fill the spot, since they Psychology destroy the A’s.” Posey’s second half. After the All- lost Chad Gaudin to free agency. Three year $13 million Star break, he hit just .244 with two The Giants’ AAA affiliate, the Re-signing Oakland A’s add depth in offseason DA VOICES: How will the Jacob Sisneros pitching, defense and clutch hitting. League West with ease last year, but Oakland A’s do this season? SPORTS EDITOR This year will be no different. it won’t be so easy this season. The performance of the starting The Texas Rangers, Los Angeles After being ousted from the rotation will play the biggest role in Angels and all had playoffs by Justin Verlander and determining the success of the A’s busy offseasons as well. the Detroit Tigers for the second 2014 season. The starting staff has The Rangers upgraded their year in a row, general manager Billy a high ceiling for potential, despite lineup by trading Ian Kinsler for Beane responded with one of his the fact the pitchers are young , the Angels signed busiest offseasons. and unproven. David Freese and Raul Ibanez, and To prepare for this season, Beane Veteran starting pitcher Bartolo the Mariners signed Robinson Cano added veteran Scott Kazmir to the Colon signing with the New York and Fernando Rodney. starting rotation, signed closer Jim Mets was a big blow to the rotation, As long as the pitching staff Johnson and brought in some new but Kazmir should help to soften it. performs the way it is capable of, players to give manager Bob Melvin Kazmir had a 4.04 ERA last the A’s should have no problem more options for his famed platoons. year with the Cleveland Indians, capturing their third consecutive Overall, the Oakland A’s starting according to Baseball-Reference. pennant and breezing through the Eduardo “I think (the A’s are) lineup will look similar to last year, com. It was his first full season at American League to reach the Zanabria going to win the divi- 23 since most of their offseason moves the big league level since 2010. If he World Series. sion. It’s going to be a Business very strong season.” aim to add depth to their bench continues his resurgence, he could and bullpen. fit nicely into the number two spot Switch-hitting infielder Nick in the rotation. Notable Departures: Punto provides a veteran glove and Sonny Gray was a key component Bartolo Colon, SP will most likely play a role similar down the stretch last year and held Grant Balfour, RP to the one Alberto Callaspo played his own in two playoff starts against Seth Smith, OF/DH last year. Outfielder Craig Gentry one of the game’s best pitchers, Brett Anderson, SP will likely be in a platoon with Josh Justin Verlander. Chris Young, OF Reddick in right field and could see Gray posted a 2.67 ERA in 10 Kurt Suzuki, C some time as designated hitter. regular season starts and had a , RP The bullpen has been overhauled 2.08 ERA in two postseason starts Jerry Blevins, RP with the additions of Johnson, Luke according to Baseball-Reference. Notable Arrivals: Gregerson and Fernando Abad to com. These are outstanding numbers Scott Kazmir, SP replace Grant Balfour, Jerry Blevins for a rookie, but this year he will Jim Johnson, RP and Pat Neshek. Because of the handle the workload of a full season. Nick Punto, IF restructuring, the A’s bullpen, which Last year, Jarrod Parker, A.J. Craig Gentry, OF still includes relief pitchers Sean Griffin and Dan Straily all had solid Luke Gregerson, RP Joshua “I like the Padres; they Doolittle and Ryan Cook, should be seasons and if they repeat their 2013 Phillip Humber, SP Parian probably won’t do so stronger than last year. performance, the A’s will be a force Fernando Abad, RP 26 great. But I think the The last two seasons, the A’s to be reckoned with this season. Drew Pomeranz, P Business A’s will do all right.” success has come from solid The A’s won the American Sam Fuld, OF