The Athletics are comfortable entering the season with five capable players for three outfield spots.

Oakland features Coco Crisp, Josh Reddick, Yoenis Cespedes, Chris Young and Seth Smith.

"There are enough at-bats for everyone," Bob Melvin said. "It's how they're allotted that's the difficult part. We're set up for injuries if something were to happen along those lines, but I think it's going to be more of a feel thing. You do have to keep guys ready who are used to being everyday players, but also give guys a little bit of a rest, DH them like we were able to do last year. But I can't say I have a formula going into the season saying, this is the way it's going to be done."

Cespedes and Reddick are expected to start on Opening Day in left and right field, with Crisp patrolling center field.

"I'm comfortable doing whatever I have to do," said Young, acquired in a November trade with Arizona.

"When you have so much respect for a manager, you know you don't have to sit at home and stress out about what's going to happen. You know you're going to get your opportunity. We have a lot of great players over here. The outfield has a lot of qualified guys, and they're going to find a way to make it work. But I'm willing to do whatever I'm asked. I'm prepared for that."