Andrew Bailey RP FA Mon 11/21/11 2:49 PM
Andrew Bailey
RP FA
According to CBS Sports' Danny Knobler, the A's are "very willing" to trade closer Andrew Bailey.
The Reds have already expressed legitimate interest and other teams are likely to join the fray. Bailey doesn't turn 28 years old until next May and he's under team control for at least the next three seasons. He posted a 3.24 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 41 1/3 innings this past year for the money-starved A's, saving a total of 24 games. Oakland will want young, cost-controlled hitters in return.