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Finding A Platoon Partner for Jake Smolinski

If you're like me you aren't holding your breath over a Josh Reddick extension.

Not that I wouldn't be happy to see Reddick in Oakland again in 2017. I would, if the deal is for two years. I hope the Oakland A's don't throw 4 years and nearly $60 million out the window like that.

Assuming Reddick doesn't return, in 2017 if a ball is hit to right field Jake Smolinski will be there to field it about a third of the time. Smolinski has been a revelation this season, and one of the few bright spots during an underwhelming season.