Jun 23, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story walks off the field after an at-bat during a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The Rockies won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports
Trevor Story had always seemed to be a bit of a pipe dream for the Oakland A’s. While he would undoubtedly be an upgrade to the lineup, the A’s would be competing with several other teams for his services. The fit was there from a lineup standpoint, but the financial side and the prospect cost to bring him in did not line up.