Fremont Bound

As expected, the Athletics offered arbitration to David DeJesus and Josh Willingham.  Of course this is typical Billy Beane as he’s out to get his draft picks.  Neither are expected to accept and while Josh Willingham has expressed some interest in coming back, it doesn’t look like the A’s are too keen on spending money until their stadium issues are resolved.

Willingham is modified Type-A free agent so if he goes else where, the A’s will get a sandwich pick.  If DeJesus signs somewhere else, they get a supplemental first round pick.  Of course these were two of the A’s better offensive players so if they go, it’ll further deplete an already mediocre offense.