February 25, 2021 2:22 AM : Moreland is expected to see the bulk of his 2020 playing time at designated hitter and is trying to devise a spring training routine to help him acclimate to that role, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "It's definitely going to be different, so I'm kind of looking forward to camp to figure out how to transition into that a little bit better," Moreland said.
Analysis: The 35-year-old certainly has the experience to accommodate the Athletics' needs, even if he still arguably boasts Gold Glove skills. Matt Olson, already a two-time winner of that honor, naturally will get the bulk of playing time at first base, leaving Moreland to rely on some of his past experience at designated hitter (66 total appearances) to get himself ready. Last season with the Padres, Moreland visualized the job as a series of pinch-hit opportunities on occasions when he served as the DH and Eric Hosmer was at first base.