ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 10: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics congratulates Matt Chapman #26 on his two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 10, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
For all the gnashing of teeth and concern about free agency, the Oakland A’s still have an excellent core to build a contender around.
The Oakland A’s are not exactly in an enviable spot this offseason. As has been well documented, they have ten free agents and do not have a lot of money to spend.