Question: I think the A's are in a good position to make a run at the American League West next year with the current roster. What are the chances of signing Torii Hunter or Andruw Jones?
Answer:
I'd say the chances are pretty slim. They'd both be just what the doctor ordered on many levels, and while there's some speculation that Jones' sub-par season will cost him dearly on the open market, my guess is that his brilliant body of work will dictate otherwise, so both of them are going to command big money, multi-year deals.
I just don't see the A's committing that kind of coin until they have more certainty about the proposed new stadium. General manager Billy Beane has said many times that he won't start spending with the projected additional revenue in mind until the first brick is laid.
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