Is “Shooting For The Moon” Strategy Stellar Or Lune-y?

Dec 11 2022 by Athletics Nation

 
“It’s a bird..no, it’s a plane..no, it’s a trade rumor!” | Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images

“Good!” exclaimed many an A’s fan, upon hearing the rumor that Oakland was asking St. Louis for prospects Lars Nootbar (OF), Gordon Graceffo (SP), and rookie of the year finalist Brendan Donovan (3 in voting, 4.1 WAR) if the Cardinals wanted to win the Sean Murphy sweepstakes.

A’s fans may be weary of trades in which the returns feel too reliant on the return of...

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