PHOENIX (AP) — Josh Willingham had heard the rumors. After all, it’s difficult to keep anything a secret in Washington.
The Nationals were looking to deal the outfielder, and on Dec. 16, they found a team that was interested — the Oakland Athletics. The trade meant Willingham was switching coasts.
It is a new adventure for Willingham, who turned 32 on Thursday. After spending his entire career in the National League, he’s now in the American League.
Willingham has been projected as the starter in left field, where he has played most of his career. His presence would create a formidable trio with returning center fielder Coco Crisp and David DeJesus, who was acquired in a trade from Kansas City.
