Manager Bob Melvin commented that Doolittle looks like the "Sean Doolittle of the Past", reports Jane Lee of MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

Many times, best shape of their life comments can be taken with a grain of salt in the spring, but with Doolittle, this one could hold some importance. Not only did he miss most of 2015 with a shoulder injury, but struggled with fastball velocity when he was able to return. Melvin even went so far as to call the difference from last season "night and day". Doolittle will enter the season as the A's closer and is a very solid option if he is in fact back to his prior form.