SEATTLE – Back in February the A’s had a solid idea of how they wanted their outfield to look.
Sam Fuld and Craig Gentry were to platoon in center, with Coco Crisp sliding over to left in an effort to keep him healthier, and Josh Reddick serving as the primary right fielder.
What’s that they say about best laid plans?
The story of Oakland’s outfield certainly played out differently than intended. That came with both positives and negatives.
Rookie Billy Burns burst on the scene and commanded the everyday job in center, blossoming into a Rookie of the Year candidate.