MESA, Ariz. - Former A’s slugger Jose Canseco, known for his outlandish comments and knack for controversy, will be named as an A’s studio analyst Monday, the team’s director of broadcasting, Ken Pries, confirmed. In addition, former Oakland pitcher Dallas Braden will be among several others announced as analysts later in the day.
The Chronicle first reported the A’s interest in Canseco last week.
“We’ve been using Jose a little more over the past couple of years,” A’s senior advisor for broadcasting Ken Pries said. “He’s been making different appearances for us, coming to the ballpark, and that’s worked out very well.