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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Lou Trivino #62 of the Oakland Athletics says a prayer before pitching against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in Game Two of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Lou Trivino may be the most important piece in the Oakland A’s bullpen

Manny Ramirez released by Sydney Blue Sox

Liam Hendriks signs three year deal with Chicago White Sox

Oakland A’s: Where to play Tony Kemp

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 14: Vimael Machin #39 of the Oakland Athletics follows through on a single during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners in the second game of a doubleheader at T-Mobile Park on September 14, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 9-0. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

Vimael Machin – the Oakland A’s current shortstop

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 11: (L-R) Matt Chapman #26, Mark Canha #20, and Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics celebrate their team's 2-0 win over the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 11, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s wasting prime opportunity to build around core

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 15: Sean Murphy #12 of the Oakland Athletics hits a some run during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on August 15, 2020 in San Francisco, California. The Athletics defeated the Giants 7-6. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Sean Murphy could be the majors next great young catcher

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 6: Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics fields during the game against the San Diego Padres at RingCentral Coliseum on September 6, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Padres defeated the Athletics 5-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Matt Chapman considered potential MVP candidate for 2021 season

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 03: Skye Bolt #49 of the Oakland Athletics walks off the field following his Major League Debut in a 14-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 3, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Skye Bolt needs to be released by Oakland A’s immediately

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Felix Doubront #53 of the Oakland Athletics throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 28, 2015 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Felix Doubront heading to CPBL

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 14: Robbie Grossman #8 of the Oakland Athletics follows through on an RBI single during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners in the second game of a doubleheader at T-Mobile Park on September 14, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 9-0. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

Robbie Grossman officially not coming back to Oakland A’s

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 23: Daniel Gossett #48 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Seattle Mariners at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on May 23, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Mariners defeated the Athletics 1-0. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Former A’s pitcher Daniel Gossett signs with Boston Red Sox

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on September 10, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Astros 3-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Sean Manaea could be key to Oakland A’s rotation in 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Ramon Laureano #22 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates a three run home run against the Houston Astros with teammates Matt Olson #28 and Mark Canha #20 during the second inning in Game Four of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 08, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s ranked seventh in first preseason power rankings

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jake Diekman #35 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Chicago White Sox at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the White Sox 5-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Jake Diekman should not be the closer just yet

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 13: A.J. Puk #31 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during summer workouts at RingCentral Coliseum on July 13, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: A.J. Puk’s role not set in stone

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 12: Tim Hudson #15 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Network Associates Coliseum on August 12, 2004 in Oakland, California. The Tigers defeated the Athletics 5-3. (Photo by Brad Mangin/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Tim Hudson deserves better on Hall of Fame ballot

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 10: Manager Bob Melvin #6, General Manager David Forst and Bench Coach Ryan Christenson #29 of the Oakland Athletics talk on the field during summer workouts at RingCentral Coliseum on July 10, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Slow offseason could help roster construction

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Oakland Athletics throws against the Houston Astros in Game Three of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 07, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Finding the positive for Jesus Luzardo

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 24: Sean Murphy #12 of the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning at Globe Life Field on August 24, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Sean Murphy poised for breakout 2021

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics throws to first base throwing out Luis Robert #88 of the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning of Game Two of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Marcus Semien actually had solid 2020 campaign

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jake Diekman #35 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Chicago White Sox at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the White Sox 5-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s finding different approach to getting hitters out

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 15: Dillon Overton #47 of the Oakland Athletics throws against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 15, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Dillon Overton signs with Rakuten Monkeys

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 20: Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates with Matt Olson #28 a home run during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at RingCentral Coliseum on August 20, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Diamondbacks 5-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s still in driver’s seat in AL West

MESA, AZ - February 22: Jonah Heim #37 of the Oakland Athletics catches during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on February 22, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s send Jonah Heim amazing Christmas gift

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the San Francisco Giants at RingCentral Coliseum on September 20, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Giants defeated the Athletics 14-2. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Marcus Semien drawing attention from Red Sox

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 24: Pitcher Alcantara Raul #43 of Doosan Bears throws in the bottom of the first inning during the Korean Series Game Six between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at the Gocheok Skydome on November 24, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Raul Alcantara heading to Japan

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: A view of RingCentral Coliseum during Game One of the Wild Card Round between the Oakland Athletics the Chicago White Sox on September 29, 2020 in Oakland, California. The White Sox defeated the Athletics 4-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: The Coliseum gets a new old name