The A's know where their biggest weaknesses lie as they look ahead to 2016. Along with the beleaguered bullpen, LF and 2B have been the areas most in need of long-term stability. Both are currently manned by players who can field but can't hit (Eric Sogard, Sam Fuld), players who can hit but can't field (Mark Canha) or who are better served in a platoon (Jake Smolinski) or who can't hit, throw, or stay healthy but are really cool (Coco Crisp).
In all likelihood the A's will look outside the organization for the LFer who will join the young team Oakland has assembled across Oakland, Nashville, Midland, Stockton, Beloit, and Vermont ("go Lake Monsters!