Oakland Athletics’ Offseason Targets: Five Potential Options for Second Base

Sep 6, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Sean Rodriguez (3) is congratulated by third base coach Rick Sofield (41) after hitting a two run home run off St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Steve Cishek (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Sean Rodriguez / 30 years old

Positions: Second Base/First Base/Outfield

Bats: Right   Throws: Right

Height: 6’ 0”   Weight: 200 lb.

Rodriguez is probably the least proven of this list, having never hit higher than the .251 average he’s posted this season. He’s also never really filled the role of an everyday starter. Despite that, he could be a cheap candidate to split time with another member of the right side of the middle infield. His current contract is worth just $1.9 million with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he has proven himself a solid contributor to the second-best team in baseball. He also slugged 12 home runs just two years ago with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2014, proving that he can supply some pop. While Rodriguez may not be a permanent staple at second base or any of the other positions he can play, he could provide quality depth at a relatively weak spot for the A’s.

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