Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss:

Momentum after the off day

Sacramento weather

Players managing off days and taking care of their bodies

Bullpen stats since June 24

Managing the end of the game from the closer role

Luis Morales as a starter and what he’s working on

27 games left, what do you want to see the team improve on

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