The deadline for MLB teams to tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players came and went Friday, and several notable players now are free agents after not receiving offers.
The A's elected to non-tender pitchers Mike Fiers, Kendall Graveman and Cory Gearrin, most likely ending their Oakland careers, and the team certainly has some holes to fill. So, let's examine five players who were non-tendered by other teams and might be targets for the A's in free agency.
RHP Matt Shoemaker
The A's clearly need starting pitching, and Shoemaker could be a decent option for a reasonable price.