Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 15: First round draft pick Kyler Murray of the Oakland Athletics takes batting practice after signing his contract at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on June 15, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

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ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 25: Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after hitting a three-run homerun in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on July 25, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: The Connection between Khris Davis and .247

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Former Oakland Athletics Jose Canseco looks on prior to the start of the game between the Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 3, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Jose Canseco promises meeting with aliens and Bigfoot

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Kyler Murray of Oklahoma speaks at the press conference for the 2018 Heisman Trophy Presentationon December 8, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: Kyler Murray Chooses the NFL, Can You Blame Him?

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: Kyler Murray signals his future is at QB

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 31: Kyler Murray attends SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIII Radio Row on January 31, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Oakland Athletics: Kyler Murray Has Awkward Interview About His Future

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 15: Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Billy Beane of the Oakland Athletics, first round draft pick Kyler Murray and Agent Scott Boras stand together during a press conference after Murray signed his contact at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on June 15, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics Counting on Kyler Murray for Spring Training

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 15: Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Billy Beane of the Oakland Athletics, first round draft pick Kyler Murray and Agent Scott Boras talk during a press conference after Murray signed his contact at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on June 15, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: Kyler Murray has team right where he wants them

JUPITER, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (16) watches his pop fly that scored Wilmer Difo (1) after a Miami Marlins error during first inning action at Roger Dean Stadium. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

MLB Speedsters: Who’s coming? Does it really matter?

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts after losing to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics Kyler Murray expected to enter NFL Draft

DENVER, CO - JULY 29: Bob Melvin #6 looks on as Frankie Montas #47 of the Oakland Athletics throws a couple of pitches to assess if he can keep pitching during a game against the Colorado Rockies during interleague play at Coors Field on July 29, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics Need Starting Pitching…So Trade Some Away

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15: Starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo #9 of the Oakland Athletics and the World Team works the first inning against the U.S. Team during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park on July 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics Jesus Luzardo heads up prospects that could impact 2018 playoff teams in 2019

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 11: Mike Fiers #50 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 11, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics smartly re-signed Mike Fiers to two-year deal

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 19: Jurickson Profar #19 of the Texas Rangers stands at the plate against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Globe Life Park in Arlington on August 19, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics create excellent depth with addition of Jurickson Profar

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 05: Joakim Soria #48 of the Milwaukee Brewers talks to Erik Kratz #15 during the seventh inning of Game Two of the National League Division Series against the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park on October 5, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics Add Veteran Righty Joakim Soria to Bullpen

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08:Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray kisses the Heisman Trophy after winning the 84th Heisman Trophy on December 8, 2018 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire)

Oakland Athletics: Kyler Murray wins Heisman, sees past tweets return

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 18: Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) relaxes in the dugout during the baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros on September 18, 2018 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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NORMAN, OK - OCTOBER 27: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up on the sidelines during the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Kansas State 51-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: Kyler Murray To Stick With Baseball

LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners stands on the field before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 3, 2018 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech 51-46. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: Kyler Murray not considered a lock to play in 2019

DENVER, CO - JULY 29: An Oakland Athletics player's hat and glove rests in the dugout during interleague play between the Colorado Rockies and the Oakland Athletics at Coors Field on July 29, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics prospect Oscar Tovar suspended yet again

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: From left, Oakland A's general manager David Forst, executive vice president of baseball operations, Billy Beane and manager, Bob Melvin, participate in a press conference on Oct. 5, 2018, at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. (Dai Sugano/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics extend Bob Melvin, Billy Beane

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 3: Yusmeiro Petit #36 and Franklin Barreto #1 of the Oakland Athletics stand in the dugout prior to the game against the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Game at Yankee Stadium on October 3, 2018 New York, New York. The Yankees defeated the Athletics 7-2. Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics Fans Should Look Forward to 2020, Not 2019

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Lou Trivinno #62 of the Oakland Athletics in action against the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Game at Yankee Stadium on October 3, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Athletics 7-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics 2018 minor league awards

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Luke Voit #45 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting two RBI triple against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning in the American League Wild Card Game at Yankee Stadium on October 03, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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