Been on the acquire Matt Olson train for a while. I combined the Tex/Oak prospect rankings at FG. Rangers have 8 of the top 10, and 14 of the top 20. Texas has 45 prospects graded at 40 and up, A's have 23. Oakland needs to shed $, Texas is adding payroll. This club is in a position to give them an every day, cost controlled 1st baseman (Lowe) and should be able and willing to add a prospect package that doesn't harm this system.
I'd love to see Washington back in Oakland, particularly if they go for a re-boot. One thing for sure, his boys will play above their experience level, he's that good at getting the best from his group. That said, I'd hate playing him 19 time a year.
Been on the acquire Matt Olson train for a while. I combined the Tex/Oak prospect rankings at FG. Rangers have 8 of the top 10, and 14 of the top 20. Texas has 45 prospects graded at 40 and up, A's have 23. Oakland needs to shed $, Texas is adding payroll. This club is in a position to give them an every day, cost controlled 1st baseman (Lowe) and should be able and willing to add a prospect package that doesn't harm this system.
I'd love to see Washington back in Oakland, particularly if they go for a re-boot. One thing for sure, his boys will play above their experience level, he's that good at getting the best from his group. That said, I'd hate playing him 19 time a year.
As a manager Wash makes a great third base coach. He was the epitome of the Peter Principle as a manager.