There’s a new name to add to the list of targets for the Oakland A’s rotation. The team has “engaged in discussions” with free agent pitcher Clay Buchholz, reports Ben Ross of NBCS, though he notes that “nothing appears to be imminent.”
It’s easy to see why the A’s are interested in Buchholz. He fits many criteria that the club often targets, with a high ceiling but also major flaws that will drag him down into the A’s price range.
The right-hander was once one of the best young arms in the game for the Red Sox, but a relentless barrage of injuries shredded his career and continues to do so.