The Athletics continued to be one of the most active teams during the offseason and acquired shortstop Jed Lowrie and relief pitcher Fernando Rodriguez from the Astros on Monday in exchange for first baseman Chris Carter, starting pitcher Brad Peacock and catcher Max Stassi. Carter spent the majority of his playing time with Oakland at first base, but also served in left field and as a designated hitter, which could be a position he helps occupy this season with Houston's migration to the American League. Carter is expected to compete with Brett Wallace and Carlos Pena for playing time at first base. "We went over all the permutations with Bo (Porter) and the staff and they're very excited about all the different combinations, righty-lefty matchups, and the fact we have a lot more power in the lineup now," general manager Jeff Luhnow said, per MLB.com.
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