Sports Night: A’s trade Kazmir for prospects
A’s: Deal indicates team is looking to future
Following weeks of speculation, the A’s trade starting pitcher Scott Kazmir to the Houston Astros for two prospects in possibly the first of several moves before the July 31 trade deadline. The A’s acquire right-hander Daniel Mengden and catcher Jacob Nottingham, both of whom are expected to report to Class-A Stockton. The dealing of a front-end starter such as Kazmir for prospects indicates the A’s – nine games under .500 and 11 games out of first place in the American League West after Thursday’s loss to Toronto – are shifting their focus beyond this season.
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This story was originally published July 23, 2015 at 10:55 PM with the headline "Sports Night: A’s trade Kazmir for prospects."