Miller trade offer should ‘jaw-dropping’ A’s, MLB exec believes originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
With the MLB trade deadline approaching next month, A’s closer Mason Miller continues to be the subject of rampant criticism. Oakland deal speculation the flamethrower reliever.
While many contenders would surely love to add Miller to their bullpen, it would be require significant travel that the A’s would even consider bringing their star closer.
MLB’s Mark Feinsand He spoke to an unnamed MLB executive who told him Oakland would have to be “blown away” by any offer for Miller.
Not only is Miller performing at an elite level, but the A’s 25-year-old closer also has five additional seasons of club control beyond the 2024 MLB season, further increasing his value at any time. possible commercial discussion.
A National League executive detailed the precarious position Oakland finds itself in with Miller, not wanting to part with a fundamental piece, while at the same time understanding that his value will never be greater.
“It’s tough (for Oakland) since he’s just one player over (service time), but he’s also had injuries in the recent past,” the National League executive told Feinsand. “On the one hand, if you ever try to compete in the near future, he’s a guy to build around. On the other hand, the value of it will never be greater.”
Another National League decision-maker detailed how Miller’s five additional seasons of club control give the A’s tremendous leverage if they enter into any discussions about moving the flamethrowing right-hander.
“Because Miller still has five years of control left after 2024, Oakland has the luxury of knowing that they can wait until they receive whatever offer they believe will be the best within that remaining control,” the head of National League decision making. “That gives them an incredible amount of leverage over any club looking to trade for Miller at the moment.”
Miller recorded his 14th save of the 2024 MLB season in the The exciting 6-5 victory of the A’s on the Minnesota Twins on Friday night at the Coliseum, further reinforcing a already striking resume That has surely caught the attention of contending teams looking to strengthen their bullpens.
The 25-year-old entered Friday’s game with a 2.14 ERA, racking up 59 strikeouts in 33.2 innings of work this season.
Oakland retains plenty of leverage in any potential trade negotiations for its star closer, with a team needing to make an offer the A’s brass can’t refuse if there is to be any hope of getting Miller out of the organization anytime soon.
