As previous trade partner pieces have touched on, the addition of an extra Wild Card team has really shrunk the market. The window of contention extends to a ridiculous number of teams, particularly with the mediocrity of both central divisions.
With that in mind, there are always going to be a handful of ballclubs whose window to sell is crystal clear given their poor records. And in 2023 one of those teams is the Oakland A’s, whose 22-62 campaign thus far is easily the worst in the sport.
A 22-62 record means that a large portion of your roster is composed of quote-unquote undesirables, at least when it comes to potential trades.