Keith Lieppman returns to Taking Effect for his annual interview with Ken about the Oakland A's player development system. Keith discusses his relationships throughout the A's that have kept him with the club for 47 years.

After a tough spring, the Athletics have settled on a rotation of Kendall Graveman, Sean Manaea, Jharel Cotton, Andrew Triggs and Raul Alcantara. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee break down the rotation and why they were picked to start the season. Jane Lee also caught up with manager Bob Melvin to discuss what the strengths of the team are and they head into the 2017 season.

David Forst returns! More than a year since his first appearance on Taking Effect, the A's general manager visits with Ken to talk about the upcoming season, who gets credit for the rise of Ryon Healy, and memories of Bill King.

Kendall Graveman will be the Opening Day starter for Oakland. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss why Graveman was Bob Melvin's choice to start the first game and they give an update on the health status of Sonny Gray.

Chip Hale returns to the Athletics this season after two seasons managing the D-backs. Hale brings his energy and enthusiasm back to Oakland, and to the podcast, where he discusses growing up in the Bay Area, attending A's games as a youngster and the great group of established veterans and youthful talent the A's have at Spring Training.

Sonny Gray is going to miss the start of the season because of a lat strain injury. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee break down Gray's injury timeline and who could replace his as the leader of the starting rotation.

Should Oakland fans be concerned that Sonny Gray gave up seven runs over two innings in his last start? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss why the team is not ready to panic just yet after Gray's latest start and how impressive prospect Matt Chapman has been in camp so far.

One of the Athletics key additions, Santiago Casilla, still has not reported to Spring Training with the team yet. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss why Casilla has not been able to enter the country yet to join his teammates and why Sonny Gray will not be allowed to pitch in the 2017 WBC.

Oakland is expecting some heavy production out of their outfielders this season. Athletics reporter Jane Lee breaks down how Rajai Davis, Khris Davis and Matt Joyce should be able to put up some big numbers in 2017 and the options that have at their disposal to start in the rotation.

Sonny Gray's health has been one of the biggest discussed topics heading into Spring Training. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee give an update on Gray's status as pitchers and catchers report to Arizona and if he will be ready to pitch in the World Baseball Classic.

Could Andrew Triggs make the starting rotation out of Spring Training? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee explain why Triggs could be the biggest surprise player going into the season and why the rotation as a whole is the strength of the team.

Sonny Gray is going to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee speculate why this must mean he is fully healthy and break down why Rajai Davis should help the defense in the outfield.

Adam Rosales has found a home in Oakland once again. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss why Rosales was brought back and why the team is employing a new marketing strategy of heavily promoting the city of Oakland.

Sonny Gray remains a hot commodity when it comes to teams looking for starting pitching help. Athletics reporter Jane Lee discusses the chance that Gray could be dealt either before the season or at the deadline and breaks down the Trevor Plouffe and Santiago Casilla signings.

Oakland is beginning to finalize its roster as we head toward Spring Training. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss the Trevor Plouffe and Santiago Casilla signings and where they fit into the plans for 2017.

Rajai Davis has found a home as the center fielder in Oakland. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics radio play-by-play announcer, Ken Korach, break down how Davis will help out the team as a veteran presence and what could be the next transaction by the team.

MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee reflect on Khris Davis' tremendous year and the leadership of players like Stephen Vogt and Sean Doolittle

Are the Athletics in for a resurgence next season? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss why pitchers like Sonny Gray and Sean Manaea could lead this team to a better record than last season's finish.

Who will be patrolling center field in Oakland in 2017? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee talk about the search for an outfielder and if Jarrod Dyson could be acquired through a trade.

Will Sonny Gray remain in Oakland? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss if Gray will be moved at the Winter Meetings and if they can find a new outfielder to patrol center.

Will the A's be a major player at the Winter Meetings? Athletics reporter Jane Lee talks to MLB.com's Tim McMaster about the upcoming Winter Meetings and what Oakland can do either through free agency or by possibly trading away a starter like Sonny Gray.

Oakland has seen some big changes in the Front Office so far in the offseason. Athletics' reporter Jane Lee discusses how new president Dave Kaval could help to get a new stadium in the future, and what the team needs to do after losing Josh Reddick.

The Athletics won't shy away from looking to the free agent market this offseason. Athletics broadcaster Ken Korach discusses which holes are the most important to fill, starting with the outfield.

With the Oakland Athletics' 2016 campaign ending this past weekend, MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee put a wrap on the season and talk about where the A's might go from here.

The Athletics have a lot of potential as they close out 2016 and look ahead. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee take a closer look at the future rotation, Sonny Gray's offseason plans and whether or not Josh Reddick will return to Oakland.