Yankees potential trade partner: Athletics
Briefly

After 57 years in Oakland, the A's made a lackluster exit, finishing with a 69-93 record before relocating to Sacramento. Despite starting well, their season deteriorated due to poor pitching, allowing a league-high 481 runs. Owner John Fisher is focusing on building for the future and has invested in extending contracts for players like Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler. The A's have tradeable assets, including the versatile Luis Urías, as they aim to rebuild towards a new stadium in Las Vegas.
As they moved to their temporary home in Sacramento, the A's spent some real money for the first time in recent memory, extending Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler.
Owner John Fisher could take the A's out of Oakland but, apparently, could not take them out of the cellar.
The A's offense has hung around league average, their pitching has unraveled, allowing a league-worst 481 runs.
Fisher participated in a groundbreaking for their planned stadium in Las Vegas this Monday alongside franchise legends, emphasizing the team's momentum towards a rebuild.
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