There's a lot to like about relief pitcher Liam Hendriks. He throws hard, often operating in the high-90s last year for Toronto. He has always kept the walks low, but after moving from the rotation to short relief in 2015 he began striking out more than a batter per inning to help push his ERA below 3.00. He's Australian, and the last time the Oakland A's had an Aussie reliever it was Grant Balfour closing games for back-to-back division winners. Sure, his acquisition came at the cost of a popular player in Jesse Chavez, but the bullpen needed serious help and this seemed like one guy who could provide it.
What's wrong with Oakland A's reliever Liam Hendriks?
