A’s eye Dyson, Giants ‘fine’ with Posey in WBC
Multiple reports Tuesday night, including from the New York Post, linked the A’s to Dyson, who has one more year on his Royals contract before he enters free agency.
Dyson, 32, hit .278 with a .340 on-base percentage, one homer, 25 RBIs and 30 steals in 107 games in 2016.
The Royals and Cubs reportedly were working on a trade that would send Kansas City closer Wade Davis to the World Series champs.
“There is a deal or two that I know is getting ready to happen that may trigger some things that may involve us,” said Oakland’s executive vice president of baseball operations, Billy Beane, not speaking of specific players.
The A’s seek insurance at second base — Jed Lowrie is recovering from foot surgery, and Joey Wendle is untested beyond a fine September — and could add a veteran pitcher for a short-term rotation fix.
The Giants’ brass undoubtedly are concerned with players appearing in next spring’s World Baseball Classic, especially after some Giants weren’t at the top of their game after the 2013 WBC.
[...] manager Bruce Bochy, in the spirit of international competition, said he’s OK with catcher Buster Posey playing for Team USA.
New rules will be added to help protect players from injuries, including the addition of two extra pitchers per round.
The Giants are considering adding an outfielder and leaning toward the trade market rather than free agency.
With Eduardo Nuñez approaching his final season before free agency, the Giants see Christian Arroyo as their third baseman of the future, and he will play mostly third next season, probably at Triple-A Sacramento.