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5 trade targets that can help Oakland make the playoffs

By Matt O'Leary

CHICAGO - APRIL 11: Avisail Garcia #26 of the Chicago White Sox looks on against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 11, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Avisail Garcia
CHICAGO - APRIL 11: Avisail Garcia #26 of the Chicago White Sox looks on against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 11, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Avisail Garcia /
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ANAHEIM, CA – JUNE 24: Curtis Granderson #18 of the Toronto Blue Jays is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – JUNE 24: Curtis Granderson #18 of the Toronto Blue Jays is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

Curtis Granderson

Now at 37-years-old, Curtis Granderson isn’t the same player he once was. In his prime, he was a dual power and speed threat at the top of the order. Although he’s never really hit for average, Grandy is a solid piece when it comes to on-base percentage.

He has a .337 on-base percentage which is his highest since 2015 when he was a big part of the Mets run to the World Series. Even at his older age, he’s still a reasonable left fielder.

He’ll give you an above average glove and a great locker room presence. To make matters better for Oakland he’ll come on the cheap.

He’s only on a one-year $5 million contract, so the A’s would only owe him a fraction of that. On top of that, you won’t have to give up a premier prospect either. For Granderson, you’d likely give up a couple of low levels, fringe prospects.

For the cost, you’re trying to catch lightning in a bottle with a guy who has a ton, 57 games, of playoff experience. Toronto would be upgrading their left field position while also adding a veteran to a team that doesn’t have much experience with the postseason.

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