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A's Mailbag: When Will Free Agents Stop Seeing the A's as a Team to Avoid?

Thu, October 29, 2026 at 5:51 AM UTC·

Elephant Rumblings: Start The Clock On The Athletics’ Offseason

Why the A's Should Want Luis Severino Back

Luis Severino has a $22 million player option for the 2027 season, and the A's have already said they hope he'll be back.

What Happens to the A's Rotation if Severino Walks?

Luis Severino's player option decision is due soon, and it will send the A's toward either a rotation with depth or a search for reliable starters.

This World Series Pitcher Could Shine in New Role With A's

The A's could buy low on this pitcher and move him into a new role.

Are the Marlins Obligations to Stanton Affected by the New CBA?

A deal from nine years ago has the Fish still footing a big part of the bill on Giancarlo Stanton's salary

Kaima Taira Could Be A's Pitching Answer This Winter

With a triple-digit fastball and a 1.36 ERA across 146 innings in 2026, the NPB right-hander wants to start, and the A's could offer him that chance.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Isn't the Answer at Second Base for the A's

Second base is the one open spot on the A's roster, but a projected six-year, $128 million contract and strikeout-heavy numbers make Chisholm a tough sell.

Elephant Rumblings: World Series Marches On as Offseason Approaches

Randy Arozarena's Free Agency Could Leave the Mariners Chasing Their Own Offense

The Mariners could save money by letting Randy Arozarena leave. Their replacement plan deserves just as much scrutiny as his projected contract.

Peralta’s Free Agency Will Be An Exercise In ‘How Much?’

Former New York Mets starter Freddy Peralta is about to make a lot of money, but it won't be from the Mets.

Mets Tabbed Fit For Brewers Star Predicted To Sign $56 Million Deal In Free Agency

The Milwaukee Brewers would not be where they are right now without Jake Bauers

Mets Have Key Advantage in Back Pocket That Could Help in Free Agency

The free-agent market could reportedly move at lightning speed in November as teams try to finalize transactions before a potential lockout. A fast market could play right into the Mets' hands.

The Athletics Should Reunite With This Southpaw This Winter

As the A's look to become competitive in 2027, bringing back this left-hander could be a good idea.

Predicting Angels' Actual Free-Agency Plan Might Be Impossible

Holes are abundant on the Los Angeles Angels' roster, but there's also the uncertainty of new ownership and a looming lockout to consider as MLB's free-agent market prepares to open.

Could Marlins Trade for Longtime Giants Starter?

It may not be so far-fetched that the Giants could part with Logan Webb for a couple of promising prospects

San Diego Padres’ role in CBA negotiations

San Diego and the pending lockout.

Padres Notes: 3 Free Agents Likely to Leave, Major Contract Projections, Tarik Skubal to SD?

The San Diego Padres have three free agents likely to leave, some major contract projections and Tarik Skubal is predicted to be poached.

Free agent hitters who might fit the Giants’ new hitting profile

In other words, which 32-year old free agent hitter do you think the Giants should sign?

Philadelphia Phillies Land $60 Million Luis Arraez Prediction

The Philadelphia Phillies have received a $60 million prediction on Luis Arraez.

Re-Signing Tarik Skubal Could Be Much Harder for Dodgers Than Expected

Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal's free-agent status is the team's most pivotal offseason storyline, and the finances of keeping him will be tricky.