Fansided

MLB Trade Deadline: Teams that should be buyers/sellers

By Nathaniel Reeves

Jul 2, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Danny Valencia (23) hits a home run during the ninth inning in a game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre. The Boston Red Sox won 12-6. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 2, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Danny Valencia (23) hits a home run during the ninth inning in a game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre. The Boston Red Sox won 12-6. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
6 of 6
Next
Jul 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Fernando Rodriguez (33) prepares to deliver a pitch against the Seattle Mariners in the seventh inning at O.co Coliseum. The Mariners defeated the Athletics 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Fernando Rodriguez (33) prepares to deliver a pitch against the Seattle Mariners in the seventh inning at O.co Coliseum. The Mariners defeated the Athletics 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

Oakland Athletics: Sellers

The Athletics looked like clear sellers at the end of May after a miserable start to the season. They are now more on the fence after a strong few weeks and is just 6.5 games out of a playoff spot.

Oakland’s numbers don’t match its 38-47 record, as the rotation has been excellent for the most part and the lineup has put up strong numbers. The bullpen and defense have hurt, and it must be said that the A’s are unfortunate to have a 6-21 mark in one-run game.

This team is better than its record and could be dangerous moving forward, but there are simply too many teams for Oakland to climb over to make the playoffs. It’s not like Billy Beane to buy in the hopes of sneaking into a wild card spot, so expect the A’s to still sell off some parts.

Kazmir and Ben Zobrist would be the most obvious candidates to be shipped out. Beane can be unpredictable, so Oakland will definitely be worth watching at the deadline.

More from Detroit Tigers

Home/Detroit Tigers