Young, A's have been a perfect fit

 
The A's entered the opener of a three-game series against the Rangers on Friday with the best team ERA in the Majors at 3.21, and while pitching coach Curt Young isn't one to toot his own horn, his pupils are more than happy to laud their laid-back leader. [link]

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