TRADE CHIPS? Shea or Rooker: Who Brings More Back?

The A’s are finally in a position they haven’t been in for years: they have players other teams actually want. This episode zeroes in on the uncomfortable but necessary question—who on the current roster is most tradeable, and who would bring back the biggest haul? The conversation centers on two names that keep popping up in front-office circles: Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker. One plays the toughest position on the field with power and control years attached. The other hits the ball like it owes him money and has proven it’s not a fluke. Both have value. The question is whose value peaks higher—and when. This isn’t about tearing anything down for the sake of it. It’s about leverage. Catchers who can hit are rare, like finding a decent parking spot at a sold-out ballpark. Right-handed power bats who can change a game with one swing also don’t grow on trees. We break down contract control, age, positional scarcity, and timing—because timing is everything. Trading the wrong guy at the wrong time is how rebuilds turn into reruns. Trading the right guy at peak value is how you steal prospects before the rest of the league realizes what just happened. a's trade rumors, shea langeliers trade value, brent rooker trade value, a's roster analysis, mlb trade deadline, a's rebuild, a's front office strategy, mlb catcher trade market, mlb power hitter trade value, locked on a's, athletics trade candidates, mlb trade analysis, a's future roster, mlb roster construction, a's baseball news Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonasFollow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. So visit FanDuel — an Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL — and grab your Profit Boost Pack every NFL playoff game day. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.