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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 17: Pitcher Rucinski Drew #40 of NC Dinos throws in the top of first inning during the Korean Series Game One between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at the Gocheok Skydome on November 17, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s giving Drew Rucinski a chance to prove himself

David MacKinnon joins Oakland A’s alumni overseas

Former Oakland A’s reliever Burch Smith signs in KBO

Oakland A’s giving Garrett Williams a chance

Apr 13, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks Yonny Hernandez (19) hits his helmet after swinging at strike two against the Houston Astros in the third inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic

Yonny Hernandez finds new home with Los Angeles Dodgers

Sep 24, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor May (65) throws a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s add needed bullpen piece in Trevor May

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 15: A view of RingCentral Coliseum during the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels on May 15, 2022 in Oakland, California. The Angels defeated the Athletics 4-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

The stark difference between Oakland A’s, San Francisco Giants

Jul 17, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Jace Peterson (14) throws the ball to first base to record an out against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Jace Peterson – the Oakland A’s new super utility option

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 22: General view of the Oakland Athletics logos in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at the Oakland Coliseum on July 22, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in 10 innings. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s sign intriguing catcher Yohen Pozo

Sep 25, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Ernie Clement (44) throws the ball to first base against the New York Mets during the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s get rid of two more utility depth options

Sep 29, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Vimael Machin (31) makes a play for an out in the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Vimael Machin casualty of Oakland A’s blockbuster trade

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Catcher Sean Murphy #12 of the Oakland Athletics looks on against the Los Angeles Angels at RingCentral Coliseum on October 04, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s need to stop trading with Atlanta Braves

Aug 17, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (12) bats against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Sean Murphy reportedly heading to Atlanta Braves in three team deal

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: Eric Jokisch #70 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch on February 26, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eric Jokisch

Pair of former Oakland A’s farmhands return to KBO

Jul 24, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (18) against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Frank Schwindel heading to Nippon Professional Baseball

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Raul Alcantara #50 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 29, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Former Oakland A’s pitcher Raul Alcantara heading back to KBO

Dec 7, 2022; San Diego, CA, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred presents the Allan H. Selling Award for philanthropic excellence during the 2022 MLB Winter Meetings at Manchester Grand Hyatt. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Rob Manfred continues to be clueless about Oakland A’s

Mar 21, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Ryan Noda (93) dives for a ball in the second inning during a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s finally get their man in Ryan Noda

Sep 17, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Aledmys Diaz (16) warms up prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s continue to add to roster with Aledmys Diaz

Oct 26, 2022; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Oakland Athletics infielder Zack Gelof for the Mesa Solar Sox during an Arizona Fall League baseball game at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Jace Peterson buys Oakland A’s time with Zack Gelof

Jun 21, 2019; Omaha, NE, USA; Michigan Wolverines pitcher Jeff Criswell (17) throws in the seventh inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the 2019 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Jeff Criswell sent to Colorado Rockies in perplexing trade for Oakland A’s

Sep 22, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Jace Peterson (14) throws to first to get Cincinnati Reds third baseman Matt Reynolds (not pictured) out in the fifth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s sign actual major league talent in Jace Peterson

Sep 27, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian (32) fries out a pitch in the first inn against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

James Kaprielian finally has surgery to fix troublesome shoulder

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 11: A detailed view of the cap and Wilson baseball glove belonging to Tony Kemp #5 of the Oakland Athletics sitting on top of the dugout steps against the Chicago White Sox in the bottom of the seventh inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 11, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s playing waiting game at this point

Oct 2, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher A.J. Puk (33) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Putting A.J. Puk in rotation a mistake for Oakland A’s

Mar 17, 2022; USA; Atlanta Braves Jasseel De La Cruz poses for a 2022 MLB portrait. Mandatory Credit: MLB photos via USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s sign former prospect Jasseel De La Cruz

Aug 18, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Franklin Barreto against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Former Oakland A’s prospect Franklin Barreto heads to Washington

Aug 17, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Shea Langeliers (23) smiles to the fans after the victory over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s placing plenty of faith in Shea Langeliers