Athletics Nation · Feb 12, 2023
JJ On Opening Day? Not Bleday Likely!
“A Custian drive to deep right...!”So we traded an A.J. for a J.J., making for an awkward phone call to the Puk residence. “You heard we were stretching you out to be a starting pitcher? No, we said we were stretching you out to be a Marlin.”
As for Bleday, formerly a 4th overall pick and currently a career .167 hitter, I don’t see his acquisition as likely impacting the roster right now. Barring a trade of Seth Brown, I see the A’s taking advantage of the fact that Bleday comes not only with pedigree but also with 3 minor league options.