Oakland A’s: What to do at second base

Finding an upgrade for the Oakland A’s

In theory, the Oakland A’s could look to find an upgrade at second base. But what is really available?

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With the expanded postseason, there are few teams that can essentially be counted out. The Red Sox, Pirates, and Angels are the only teams that are five or more games out of the playoffs entering Wednesday, although several other teams could be looking to sell. The Pirates have actually had worse production at second, while Jose Peraza in Boston is not an upgrade. And, let’s face it, David Fletcher is not going anywhere.

Therefore, it is to those other possible options that one must turn. Our friends over at Motor City Bengals posited that Jonathan Schoop could be an attractive trade target, possibly even allowing the A’s to rid themselves of Franklin Barreto. He would certainly be an upgrade, and as he is a free agent after the season, would not cost the A’s long term.

If an upgrade is to be made, it will be from one of those teams on the periphery of the postseason. None of the definite sellers at this point have a player that makes sense for the A’s to target. Considering the few options available, the idea that the A’s stand pat at the trade deadline makes sense.

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