That’s nothing new for the A’s, of course, and given the financial horizon, it stands to reason there could be more economic bloodletting on the field this winter. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale on Thursday connected the dots between Oakland letting Melvin and his $4 million salary walk amid an effort and desire to cut payroll. The A’s, meanwhile, are once again staring at another rebuild of sorts. Adding Melvin, one of the best managers in baseball, reinforces the Pads’ standing as a good team ready to become a great one. Oakland on Thursday let manager Bob Melvin walk away, as the well-respected veteran skipper reportedly agreed to take the San Diego Padres’ managerial job. The Red Sox and A’s are two teams seemingly headed in opposite directions, and the former might have the chance to take advantage of the latter’s developing plight this winter.
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