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Around the Horn: Who’s on first for A’s?
- Updated: January 3, 2017
The multipart Around the Horn series, which features a position-by-position look at Oakland’s projected starters and backup options heading into the season, begins at first base.
Who’s on first?
The A’s opted to hang on to Yonder Alonso and sign the 29-year-old to a one-year, $4 million deal for the 2017 season. That lines Alonso up to return as Oakland’s everyday first baseman, though several other names remain in play as options to spell him — including Mark Canha.
Then there’s Matt Olson, ranked by MLB.com as the club’s No. 16 prospect. Olson enjoyed the proverbial cup of coffee in September and, though his prospect star has perhaps diminished of late, he still profiles as a traditional power hitter with impressive defensive skills at the position, making him a potential long-term everyday possibility.
Offensive outlook
The A’s would like to see Alonso improve offensively in his …
