From A's Press Release this morning:

OAKLAND -- Following the game Tuesday night in Boston, the Oakland A's designated left-handed pitcher Dana Eveland for assignment for the purpose of securing option waivers. Eveland remains on the A's 40-man roster and if he clears waivers he will be optioned to Sacramento. A corresponding roster move will be announced on Wednesday.  [ read full press release ]

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http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodfyi...0,7875661.story

Could they be looking at Huston Street to fill their closer vacancy?

I know that they are gonna be looking for a closer, with Jonathan Broxton as their only option to turn to. Even if he could close, the Dodgers would then lack that crucial set-up man that Broxton has been good at playing.  So, given the current market right now, and with Ned Coletti owing us from the Loaiza deal last year, I think we could get a decent return on Street and maybe combine him with Blanton since Penny is on the DL, Schmidt doesn't look like he's returning, and they are losing faith in Kershaw, who they sent back down to Double AA. Beane should strike while the iron is hot! We can get LaRoche and depending on how down they are on Kershaw, him as well. The Dodgers are also looking for a shortstop. Bobby Crosby maybe? Move Ellis to short, sign him to an extension and see what Patterson can do at second. You'd then have LaRoche, Ellis, Patterson and Barton/Bankston/Hannahan at first.  Does anyone know what kind of prospects the Dodgers have for a possible return on a Street deal, Blanton and Crosby deals?

I want your opinion AN! With Blanton's stock at an all-time low right now, what do you think he could still bring back for us in return? I still think we can unload him to the Reds for Homer Bailey, who's stock is down right now as well. Or as Nico suggested earlier, do we swap spots with Gaudin, making Joe a long reliever and bringing Chad back into the fold. Give me your scenarios!