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Necessary Moves: Billy Butler, Oakland Athletics

Over the next 30 days, I’ll look at 30 players—one from each team—that I believe should be traded. Some will seem obvious, just as others will seem nonsensical. Some may also seem desperate, but it’s important to understand that this list is entirely subjective. A player can be deemed movable for any of the following reasons: production (or lack thereof), current and future team outlook, age, potential return value, salary, or even injury history.

Is it that time again in Oakland?

Fans of the Athletics are used to the cycle of competing for a few years, trading off their valuable assets, then starting all over—or at the very least, retooling—again.