If you look at the catcher position on the A's depth chart right now, there are two names: Sean Murphy and Austin Allen.
Both are rookies and have a combined 54 games of MLB experience.
So it would make sense for the A's to pursue a veteran backstop to split time with Murphy, one of the A's top prospects, who figures to be the opening day starter.
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The 33-year-old Wieters spent last season with the Cardinals, so they likely have the upper hand in the pursuit. But the A's have been after Wieters for a while, as they pursued him last winter as well.
An 11-year veteran, Wieters would be the perfect mentor for Murphy and Allen.
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The A's could get Wieters at a bargain price, as he's coming off a minor league contract with the Cardinals.
For a team that has aspirations of winning the AL West and going deep in the postseason, it would be wise for them to bring in a veteran backstop who has played in high-pressure situations.