New Arrival: Grant Balfour, p, Oakland Athletics
The pinnacle of Balfour’s career was in 2013 when he notched 38 saves and earned his first and only All-Star selection. Balfour’s peak with the Athletics remains unforgettable, as his fiery presence on the mound—often expressed vocally—resonated with the passionate Oakland fans, renowned at the time for their own fervent enthusiasm in the stands.