The Athletics may have all the starting pitchers, too. But will they have to dump players in the next few years to afford Scott Kazmir? Plus, Jarrod Parker avoid arbitration.
The Oakland Athletics are still seeking Scott Kazmir's services even after the reported signing of Henderson Alvarez, according to CSN Bay Area's Joe Stiglich. Stiglich writes, "A source with knowledge of the situation said Oakland is still in the running to sign Kazmir, one of the top starters left on the open market." The Bay Area News Group's John Hickey reports Kazmir "is amenable to a return to Oakland.