A’s talking to D.J. LeMahieu, may be ready to let Jed Lowrie depart
LAS VEGAS — The A’s pursuit of Jed Lowrie continues. But if the second baseman commands too much in free agency, the team is working on a backup plan.
According to an industry source, Oakland has expressed interest in free agent DJ LeMahieu, a two-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner with the Rockies who, at 30, is four years younger than Lowrie and who might be easier to sign to a deal of a year or two. MLBTradeRumors.com estimated that he might get two years and $18 million as a free agent.