By now it should be pretty clear that no matter how much Oakland A's fans clamor for a "big" trade, it won't happen. Instead, expect an under-the-radar player to be acquired, if any at all.

The A's have a knack for doing it. Just this season, they traded for Kyle Blanks. Blanks was a top prospect when first drafted, but never quite lived up to the hype. Now as a platoon first baseman for Oakland, he's doing everything expected....

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