The A’s view Murphy as a cornerstone, at a position that’s historically difficult to fill.
Stroman has been great but he’s mostly done it with smoke and mirrors. He would be someone to target for a team with a closing playoff window, not one thinking long term who just might limp into the wild card game.
The A’s view Murphy as a cornerstone, at a position that’s historically difficult to fill.
Stroman has been great but he’s mostly done it with smoke and mirrors. He would be someone to target for a team with a closing playoff window, not one thinking long term who just might limp into the wild card game.