This season, A's rookie Matt Chapman has made a number of remarkable plays at third base. But where does he stack up defensively among the position's best?
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After Billy Beane stated the Oakland Athletics focus on a rebuild, the front office has engaged with Khris Davis and Marcus Semien over long-term deals.
Despite good years from Jed Lowrie, Yonder Alonso, and Sonny Gray, each could find themselves with a new home after the deadline.
Out of contention, Billy Beane and Co. find themselves with trade chips capable of bringing home big-time prospects to restock the club's farm system.
Although "Moneyball" has helped the Oakland Athletics compete with richer clubs, constant roster changes prevent the team from establishing an identity.
As the trade deadline nears, the Oakland Athletics face a major question in what to do with slugging left fielder Khris Davis.
With historically bad defense, the Oakland Athletics should finally invest in fielding.
Although the A's are usually against giving players long-term contracts, the right factors could lead the club to make their first deal in seasons.
With several trade candidates, the A's are in position to further their youth movement and acquire more key prospects.