I’ve been highly critical of the A’s front office lately, both for what I consider to be a dreadful off-season followed by puzzling (to put it charitably) roster decisions, so I am especially pleased to be able to write a positive, hope-filled article around the A’s choices and direction.
Brent Rooker was there for the taking (pick 33) and it was disappointing not to land him, but ultimately I am on board with each of the A’s first three picks: Austin Beck at #6, Kevin Merrell at #33, Greg Deichmann at #43. All of them have a chance to make positive contributions defensively, which is not part of Rooker’s profile.