Oakland has been a great place for Andrew Bailey to begin his all-star career, but if the frequency his name is being bandied about in trade rumors is any indication, he might not be pitching in Green and Gold much longer.
The A's are receiving multiple calls this offseason about the closer who has never blown a save in the second half of an MLB season.
The Rangers recently signed relief pitcher Joe Nathan, but they aren't done adding to their bullpen, FoxSports.com is reporting. After posting a 7.43 ERA in a losing effort in the World Series, the Rangers front office vowed to build a strength in the bullpen.
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Bailey is a popular target. The Red Sox, Mariners, Reds, Blue Jays and Phillies have also been linked to the A's closer.
The A's have indicated they are interested in the Reds' 24-year-old utility prospect Yonder Alonso, but Alonso might be too high an asking price for Cincinnati.
The Phillies were primarily linked to Bailey before they signed relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon.
Bailey made 465K in 2011, and is entering his arbitration years in 2012.
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After being named an All-Star in his first two seasons, Bailey struggled with injury in 2011, missing the beginning of the season with a forearm strain.
Bailey, 27, was Rookie of the Year in 2009 when he saved 26 games with a 1.84 ERA.