One of the final placeholders still on the A’s roster has been dealt, albeit a placeholder who channeled hard work and determination into a new swing and a monster of a season that could have earned him an extension with the club, but it was not meant to be. Yonder Alonso brought a lot to the field this season, but perhaps his most important role was that of a mentor to a young and maturing A’s team and an invaluable member of the Oakland community. He now has his chance to play for a contender and make a playoff run, and as he sits across the field in tonight’s game in the oppositions dugout, it is time for Oakland to repay Alonso for all of his hard work and influence by playing spoiler and ensuring that his team misses the playoffs entirely.
Athletics vs Mariners: Farewell Yonder, Hello Yonder
