We step outside the division for the first time in the Gut Responses series...
So are the Royals better than the A's? This looks like a close call.
| '07 Pythag | '08 Pythag | |
| Royals | 74-88 | 72-90 |
| Athletics | 79-83 | 76-85 |
Oakland losses: Huston Street, Carlos Gonzalez, Mike Sweeney, Frank Thomas, Matt Murton
Oakland additions: Matt Holliday, Greg Smith, Jason Giambi, Michael Wuertz, Russ Springer, Orlando Cabrera
So you tell me, are the Royals better than the A's?