Why “Inconsequential” TJ McFarland Signing Might be More Significant

It’s a stretch to respond to the signing of a capable LH reliever with “This is huge!” or “Purchase your playoff tickets before they’re sold out!” This article is not that. But the A’s re-signing of TJ McFarland to a contract for 2025 might be more than just the addition (by non-subtraction) of a “decent” pitcher in a fungible role.

Perhaps Most Significant

With the A’s relocating for 2025 to a AAA ballpark, questions reasonably arise as to whether or not the Citiless A’s can attract free agents. We know they can attract players they trade for and prospects they draft, because those players have no choice. But every free agent has a choice.

Now obviously McFarland is not Juan Soto or even…