The Athletics have had a disappointing first season in West Sacramento, entering Friday's action 63-72. They have solid young talent on their roster with Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson, paired with power bats Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler. But the pitching staff has let them down tremendously this year. The Athletics need to shake up their rotation this offseason with a trade of Luis Severino .

The Athletics were going to be left out of the revenue-sharing program if they did not spend money last offseason. They signed Severino to a three-year, $67 million deal after a stellar season with the New York Mets. His presence was supposed to help lead a young rotation for a trendy playoff pick. What has happened since has been nothing short of a disaster.

Severino has a 4.82 ERA in 24

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