Nine years ago today, the A's signed free agent outfielder Coco Crisp to a one-year, $5 million contract with a club option for $5.75 million in 2011. Crisp was 30 years old and entering his ninth Major League season. He was coming off a disappointing year with the Royals, which was shortened by shoulder injuries.
Let's revisit the deal and see how it could shine light to the A's current free agency needs.
Performance
Crisp's 2010 season with the A's was also hampered by injuries, but he was highly effective when he did play. In 75 games, Crisp slashed .