Those assuming that Oakland Athletics GM Billy Beane is going to embark on yet another fire sale before the MLB Trade Deadline on July 31st may be surprised.
Per John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group, the advent of the second AL Wild Card could be enough for the A's to either stand pat or even add another piece via trade:
"Given how rotten the A’s first half has been, it makes sense to think about moving players who likely won’t be here next season if the deal is right.
"The trouble is, that’s not really the way Beane thinks.