Jun 14, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; General view of the field maintenance crew for the Oakland Athletics before the game against the Houston Astros at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Back in 2012, the Oakland A’s selected Max Muncy in the fifth round of the MLB Draft. He quickly rocketed through the minors, reaching the major leagues in 2015. After two years as a utility player, and struggling in that role, Muncy was released and signed by the Dodgers, where he has gone on to become an All Star.
Nine years later, the A’s have another chance.