Buried quickly after a sluggish start, the A’s never found their groove. Armed with a pair of big trade chips, the A’s dealt both — sending longtime outfielder Josh Reddick and veteran starter Rich Hill to the Dodgers in exchange for three pitchers. The trade hurried along a youth movement that largely defined the A’s second half and provided some of the brighter spots in an otherwise disappointing campaign — including the rise of rookie third baseman Ryon Healy.
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A’s pivot during ’16, usher in youth movement
