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MLB trade rumors: Why in the world are the Oakland A’s looking for second basemen?

When a writer asks a question in the headline of a story, it usually means that he or she intends to answer that question. This is not one of those times. I’m asking in the hopes that someone can explain this one to me.

The last week brought multiple reports that the Oakland A’s are looking at second basemen. On Tuesday, there was this:

Beane says 2B also a concern because of Lowrie's injury, Wendle small body of work. But CF more urgency to add from outside. #Athletics

— Joe Stiglich (@JoeStiglichCSN) December 6, 2016

And then on Friday, we got this from John Shea of the S.