The West Sacramento Athletics are not going to be trading slugger Brent Rooker this offseason despite speculation he could be moved. "We're going to

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker was one of the most sought-after candidates on the summer trade market, but the A’s were reluctant to move him then and are similarly unwilling to move him now.

The weak links were pretty obvious, as Shea writes that the Athletics’ offseason wish list includes upgrading a porous defense, a starting pitching staff that was one of the worst in baseball, and some help at third base.

Athletics general manager David Forst will not be trading star designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker this offseason.

The Athletics may not be in their permanent home next season, but they will have their best player. The team will not trade designated hitter Brent Rooker this offseason, Athletics general manager David Forst told reporters Tuesday afternoon via Jon Heyman of The New York Post.