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Oakland A’s: A veteran catcher could make sense in free agency

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 25: Jonah Heim #37 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates with Jordan Weems #70 of the Oakland Athletics after the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 10-3 at Globe Life Field on August 25, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

The Oakland A’s are seemingly set at the catcher position, but adding a veteran backstop in free agency could make sense.

In theory, the Oakland A’s catching situation is pretty well set. Sean Murphy lived up to his status as one of the top catching prospects in the game and led the A’s with a 131 OPS+.