As confirmed by Executive VP of Baseball Ops. Billy Beane, the rebuild is upon us. Over the next week, we should see the process in full swing as the A’s continue to ship out veterans. With so many prospects graduating to the Bigs this season, the club should hoard Minor League talent.
In Washington’s trade for Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson, the A’s netted bullpen arm Blake Treinen along with prospects Sheldon Neuse and Jesus Luzardo. Now that the relievers are gone, let’s focus on some of the other trade chips:
Jed Lowrie
Simply put, the second baseman is enjoying a career year.