Because Josh Donaldson won the American League MVP Award last year for the Toronto Blue Jays, the Athletics' decision to trade the third baseman will be forever dissected, like the Cincinnati Reds' swap of Frank Robinson for Milt Pappas. So long as Addison Russell mans shortstop for the Chicago Cubs, there will always be a debate about Oakland's choice to trade its top prospect for pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel in their push to win in 2014. The trades could have lasting impact on the organization.
Athletics' drive to always contend is admirable in today's times
