Billy Beane explains trade of Sonny Gray to Yankees
Media: John Shea / sfchronicle.com
Billy Beane is crystal clear about the path the A’s are taking, repeatedly discussing the full rebuild the team is undertaking and the need for top young players, with an eye toward opening a new stadium with a good - and stable - core.
Oakland’s trade deadline deal reflected that. The last place team sent Sonny Gray, the most coveted starter remaining on the market to the Yankees for three of New York’s top prospects: Dustin Fowler, a center fielder who might be in the A’s 2018 Opening Day lineup; Double-A shortstop Jorge Mateo, who was the key to the deal; and right-hander James Kaprielian.