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Athletics Claim Trayce Thompson

By Jeff Todd | April 7, 2018 at 3:45pm CDT

SATURDAY: Thompson has officially joined the 25-man roster, with the A’s announcing that righty Daniel Gossett has been optioned to Triple-A to make room.

THURSDAY: The Athletics have claimed outfielder Trayce Thompson off waivers from the Yankees, per a club announcement. Thompson had only recently joined the New York organization after being claimed from the Dodgers.

Oakland has bumped righty Paul Blackburn to the 60-day DL to open a roster spot. Because he is out of options, Thompson will need to join the active roster, unless the A’s decide to try to squeeze him through waivers — as the Yanks just did, unsuccessfully.

Thompson, 27, could fulfill a reserve outfielder role for an Oakland organization that is currently sporting a three-man bench. He struggled quite a bit in 2017, of course, and followed that up with a miserable stint in the Cactus League. But Thompson was an effective player in the 2016 campaign, when he turned in 262 plate appearances of .225/302/.436 hitting with good glovework and top-of-the-line baserunning.

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  1. Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA

    7 years ago

    There we go a team he can actually stick with. The A’s were one of the two I thought he’d have an opportunity with. Wishing Trayce good luck.

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    • lowtalker1

      7 years ago

      Makes sense
      Like I said last week
      He will time to watch his brother

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    • saintchristafa

      7 years ago

      Does any player really “stick” with the A’s? Let’s be honest here

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      • sfgiantkev1

        7 years ago

        You know why right? Because they don’t have a stadium worth a damn.
        If Oakland would do the right thing, and give the A’s something they could work with, they would avoid losing the A’s like they almost did to San Jose.

        It’s not Beane’s fault. He’s just trying to keep the payroll down. And if you look around the Leagues there is a lot of turnover going on. Not just with the A’s.

        I think Miami is number 1 with this problem. And again were they winning? No they weren’t. Miami did the right thing. You can’t tell a team they can’t dump payroll. It’s their money.

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        • LumberJerk9Billion

          7 years ago

          But Miami got a new stadium. How is that the answer for the A’s then.

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        • saintchristafa

          7 years ago

          The stadium is a major part of their issue. But let’s look at the moves they’ve made, minus the stadium. Trading controllable players for more less heralded controllable players. Why the Ryon Healy trade? What’s going on in Oakland?

          But I do agree. The stadium’s location is also pretty bad.

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        • CCCTL

          7 years ago

          > Why the Ryon Healy trade?

          I dunno, why *would* you trade a defensively limited hitter for a multi-inning relief pitcher when you have plenty of infielders who can hit and will field better, but also have needs in the bullpen?

          /S

          Ryon Healy was traded because he wasn’t that great and Matt Olson was, and will continue to be, better than Healy. Getting relief help was gravy. Necessary gravy, but gravy.

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        • Solaris601

          7 years ago

          Have the A’s been in the Coliseum since they moved from KC?

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        • jordanrulestheworld

          7 years ago

          Why does the city of Oakland and it’s taxpayers have to give the A’s something to work with? Why do we have to pay for a billionaires stadium?

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        • CCCTL

          7 years ago

          Yet another person who complains about billionaires asking for taxpayer handouts …

          … before even bothering to look into the situation and finding out that the A’s are committed to self-financing their new ballpark (because they know Oakland has no money to give them even if they wanted to).

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        • greatdaysport

          7 years ago

          Oakland will never make it happen. Horrible city, on the downside and broke.

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        • arc89

          7 years ago

          My guess is you watch news from the 60s. Oakland has gone high tech with a bunch of hipsters. the ghetto part is almost gone. cost of a 2 bedroom house is now about 1/2 million if you are lucky to find one for sale. Its on the upside and has recovered from the terrible mayors of the past.

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        • greatdaysport

          7 years ago

          Nope. I just drive down Seminary rd on the way to the stadium when I’m up there.

          San Jose is best for this team or leave the state.

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        • Jbigz12

          7 years ago

          The ryon Healy trade was nothing but a win for Oakland. Healy’s skills are the cheapest thing to replace on the open market at this point too. You could sign Adam Lind today and he could offer you the same value. They have no need for Ryon Healy.

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        • arc89

          7 years ago

          Now that is funny San Jose has some very bad areas I should know since I service some of them. Seminary is about the worse part of Oakland now and under the freeway by Emeryville. jack london used to be now its been built up. Fruitvalee is becoming hipster part of town. If you want to see the bad parts of the bay area go to Pittsburgh.

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        • GaryWarriorsRedSoxx

          7 years ago

          Just watch yourself when you get gas at the a.m./p.m. at the Hagenberger exit by the stadium. That and cover your kids eyes and tell them to stay in the car.

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        • skip 2

          7 years ago

          This is solely Mr. Fisher fault don’t blame the stadium they have won there before that’s not the issue!! They need a new owner! That’s why in another year or two they are completely taking away there revenue sharing money because I believe they weren’t using it all or right.

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      • Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA

        7 years ago

        Well stick as in the simple sense of having the ability to sink or swim this year. Not one in which he rots on the bench and continues to waiver on a team with no clear path to even sparing playing time.

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  2. tyler-

    7 years ago

    So he can be closer to his brother…?

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    • GaryWarriorsRedSoxx

      7 years ago

      Ya, Mychel does his laundry and washes his car. That’s the reason.

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  3. MB923

    7 years ago

    Thank you Trayce for all you’ve done. Looking forward to your Yankeeography

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  4. aceofrainbows

    7 years ago

    Great for him. His brother plays next door.

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    • pustule bosey

      7 years ago

      yeah I was hoping he would come over here to the bay area for that reason

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    • CubsRule08

      7 years ago

      Exactly. Brothers reunited next door lol

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  5. Solaris601

    7 years ago

    The ink hadn’t even dried on the Yankees’ waiver claim of Thompson, and now this. What happened?

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    • Brixton

      7 years ago

      Yankees tried to get him through waivers and stash him. Didnt work

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      • elcarim_23

        7 years ago

        I hope he didn’t fly to N.Y just to fly back to Cali haha (I’m sure they let him know the deal beforehand but funny to think about)

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        • Deke

          7 years ago

          Yeah that would suck. The guy might have been running around trying to figure out accommodation maybe move family. Only to find out now he’s gotta go to CA. Unless maybe NY told him to hold off while they tried to sneak him through waivers.

          Nevertheless I think it’s cool he’ll be near his brother now. Hope he works out for OAK.

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        • GareBear

          7 years ago

          His family might not travel with him. Most players don’t uproot their families unless they have some contractual security

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    • Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA

      7 years ago

      They tried to slip him to AAA so they put him back on waivers and he was claimed.

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  6. walls17

    7 years ago

    Cash fail!

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    • srechter

      7 years ago

      Very diminutive viewpoint. Yanks lost nothing. They tried to pick a guy up and run him through waivers like a lottery ticket. Like most lotteries, they didn’t win. No net loss for the team whatsoever, just a confused player not knowing what his future holds.

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      • MB923

        7 years ago

        He was being sarcastic (I hope)

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        • walls17

          7 years ago

          obviously, people have no sense of humor nowadays

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        • srechter

          7 years ago

          Ah, darn. Ya see, I’m used to humor being humorous. That was my mistake. Sorry all.

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      • walls17

        7 years ago

        Obviously a joke. It’s a bit of a running joke in yankees circles. We worship Cashman

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  7. oaksbossko

    7 years ago

    Nice claim for depth.

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  8. snoozy

    7 years ago

    So Jason was right and Thompson did not have an option left?

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    • juanpaolo

      7 years ago

      If he would have an option left he was still be a Dodger

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  9. hopper15

    7 years ago

    That’s pretty cool for him and Klay.

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    • GaryWarriorsRedSoxx

      7 years ago

      Why?

      Oh that’s right, all Brothers adore each other and there’s no sibling rivalry whatsoever.

      Forgot.

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      • hopper15

        7 years ago

        You need to chill out. They play two different sports so I’m not sure what would be the point of a sibling rivalry.

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        • GaryWarriorsRedSoxx

          7 years ago

          Nice job up vote your own post.

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        • GaryWarriorsRedSoxx

          7 years ago

          Let me ask you one question. You think Trayce likes it when he reads headlines about him in a totally different sport and one of the first sentences or even the headline reads, “Klay’s brother signs with…”

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        • GaryWarriorsRedSoxx

          7 years ago

          The point I’m trying to make is he’s trying to be his own man trying to be a great baseball player trying to get out from under the shadow of his father and brother and now it might be a little tougher for him in the same city with his very successful bro. That’s all I’m saying. I hope the best for him but I know how tough it is being the brother of a star.

          Your comment touched a nerve. Sorry. It’s not always great being close to your star brother when you’re trying to make a name for yourself.

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        • hopper15

          7 years ago

          So basically this was about the insecurities in your life.

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        • GaryWarriorsRedSoxx

          7 years ago

          Yup, definitely. I think that’s what I just said.

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        • hopper15

          7 years ago

          Everyone doesn’t have your insecurities though.

          957thegame.com/articles/all-bros-together-trio-tho…

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  10. txtgab

    7 years ago

    Ok… What I am wondering is: Why didn’t Athletics just claim Trayce directly from the Dodgers?

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    • Monkey’s Uncle

      7 years ago

      It’s possible that they did put in a claim but the Yankees had a higher waiver priority: I honest don’t know which of those teams would have priority over the other. Or maybe the depth situation in Oakland changed somehow in their view over the last few days.

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      • schellis 2

        7 years ago

        Possibly they thought Blackburn be back sooner when Thompson was put on waivers by dodgers. So they didn’t want to put him on 60 day

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      • lowtalker1

        7 years ago

        Why would they? The As probably liked the idea but didn’t have space

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      • MB923

        7 years ago

        Oakland had a higher priority. Perhaps because they didn’t think Blackburn would be on the 60 day DL?

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        • txtgab

          7 years ago

          Yea, Blackburn on the 60 day is the only logical explanation IMO. Athletics had the higher priority, so just a little puzzling they didn’t pounce on him first.

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        • arc89

          7 years ago

          Blackburn was thought to only have a short DL stay then yesterday it turned out not progressing like they wanted it to. They have no space on the 40 man for Thompson but now with Blackburn on the 60 DL they have space.

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        • justin-turner overdrive

          7 years ago

          Blackburn is totally getting TJ, isn’t he?

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    • kingcong95

      7 years ago

      Joyce twisted his ankle. Perhaps they’re going to put him on DL just now.

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      • nste23

        7 years ago

        Joyce has been playing on it

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        • Lovetron

          7 years ago

          Not well, though. He’s not good enough to play injured, so hopefully we DL him

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        • justin-turner overdrive

          7 years ago

          Playing hurt means you are below replacement level and your team is too dumb or cheap to realize it.

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    • aff10

      7 years ago

      Just a guess. Maybe they plan to do the same thing that NY tried to do. Claim/waive immediately and hope he clears. Now that he’s cleared most of the league, they can feel confident that if they run him through, he’d clear?

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  11. datrain021

    7 years ago

    So much for Paul Blackburn starting rehab soon.

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  12. kimball0401

    7 years ago

    Thank you for the memories Trayce! Will always be grateful for his time in pinstripes!

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    • fox471 Dave

      7 years ago

      Smile.

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  13. norcalblue

    7 years ago

    I hope this work out fo both Trayce and the A’s. Seems like an excellent fit for both the player and team.

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    • GaryWarriorsRedSoxx

      7 years ago

      Hope he can stay healthy.

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  14. HalosFan8

    7 years ago

    After watching the A’s OF fiasco in their opening series, this can only help. I can’t understand how Kris Davis is anything but a 1b or DH. Trayce might be able to help if his bat shows up a bit more than in the past.

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  15. sportfan101

    7 years ago

    Welcome to the A’s glad to have you and being able to spend time with your bro.

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  16. rememberthecoop

    7 years ago

    225/.302 is effective?

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  17. ryan.rubinstein

    7 years ago

    Good PR move with Klay too

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