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Around the Horn: Second thoughts for A’s
- Updated: January 4, 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, turns its focus to second base.
Who’s on second?
Jed Lowrie, if he’s healthy, but the A’s aren’t banking on it, based on frank comments made by executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane during the Winter Meetings. Beane, when asked about the position in early December, deemed it “a concern.”
Lowrie is on the mend from left foot surgery that proved multifaceted, including ligament repair and the removal of a bunion on his big toe. Lowrie, who was sidelined for the final two months of the season, is considered on track for Spring Training, but the A’s will be cautious with the oft-injured veteran, forcing them to consider alternative options.
Joey Wendle — ranked by MLBPipeline.com as the A’s No. 28 prospect — is at the top of that list, having turned heads upon his September callup with impressive play on …
