It depends how well both teams' offensive prospects do.  If ours can do at least mediocrely, we probably have the upper hand because of our loaded pitching staff.  And unless they sign BLB, the only threatening bat in the A's lineup right now is Eric Chavez, and god knows what he'll tear this year (and he also might get traded)  If we can pull something off before the start of the season that brings us a decent bat, then I'd definitely say we look better.  The A's would probably like that, though, since they want the best draft pick they can get for next season to help add to the prospects they're heaping up in their firesale.

I'm guessing the A's-- but I'll admit that this is based on a. thinking Blanton won't be traded, b. being really high on Chris Denorfia, and c. expecting them to sign Bonds.

Trying to predict anything about next year's A's roster is kind of a fool's errand, though. The firesale axe could still fall on Ellis, Street, Blanton, Duchscherer, Embree...

I suspect the A's will win more games than the Giants this season.  If so, that will merely add to the legacy of Billy Beane compared to Brian Sabean.

I once thought Brian was nearly as good as Billy.  I no longer believe that to be true.

I expect that the Giants will win somewhere between 0-65 games.  Can't be to sure...they might win none.