The A's find themselves sitting in playoff contention in the second half, which is exactly where Billy Beane wanted them.
Oakland's vice president of baseball operations has said he anticipates making moves. Now that the Green and Gold are heading toward the wild-card push, they need pitching.
Yes, every team wants pitching, but the A's need it.
Here's what an American League scout told MLB.com's Brian McTaggart on the needs, the moves they could make and what the team could receive around the July 31st trade deadline.
What they need: "With Frankie Montas out [on an 80-game suspension], I don’t see their Verlander or Cole at the top.