Mooney: Cubs are Interested in Shin-Soo Choo

[Backtobanks]

Yeah, that's not sexy, but it could turn out well, all the same. I keep looking at the A's myself and wonder which OFer they get rid of this offseason? They've got Smith, Crisp, Cespedes, and Reddick, with Michael Choice pushing into next year. They also have Brett Anderson making 8 mill next year. Even with down years, I'd still like Cespedes or especially Reddick. Surely Anderson wouldn't cost much, he'll maybe they don't even pick his option up, for all I know. If by some miracle Anderson gets healthy, he's a frontline guy, if not you've got 5 currently that you can feel decent about. Either bat could be huge. I think it'd be a move that has minimal risk, as the price shouldn't be astronical, nor are the contracts long term killers, all while having decent shot to make a difference.

 

I don't see a problem with their OF assuming they let Crisp go to FA.

[davell]

Crisp went 20/20 this year, put up a 3.9 WAR and had a .780 OPS, I'll say the chances are zero they don't pick up his 7.5 mill option.