What Stephen Drew Means To The A’s

The Oakland A’s recently announced that they have acquired shortstop Stephen Drew from the Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league infielder Sean Jamieson.  Drew has missed 142 games in the last two seasons after fracturing his right ankle in 2011, and his offensive numbers have been poor so far in 2012.  Despite a sample that only includes 155 plate appearances this season, the Diamondbacks were willing to sell low on Drew, and shipped him off to Oakland.  Drew has a $10 million mutual option for 2013 with a $1.35 million buyout.  At first glance, it seems unlikely that the A’s would pick up the option and this will likely be another late-season rental in the hopes of making a postseason run. via www.fantasyknuckleheads.com The A’s are probably hoping that the old “change of scenery” stigma will hold true for Drew, and that he will recapture his swing in the twilight of the 2012 season.  And they certainly have reason to hope.  He was out for a long time, and stepping into the ...