There has been much talk about a Josh Reddick extension, something that has been extremely rare for the A's to do in recent history. The possibility of extending Reddick is based on a variety of factors including his age, his general goodness, and the A's lack of outfield depth after 2016. For more on the possibility of extending Reddick, check out Jeremy's great piece on why talks are just starting or his piece on what an extension for Reddick would actually look like.
Extensions are rare for the A's these days. Here's a look as to why.