I don't know about Pollock....I tend to think that move was all that was available. It was a stupid decision by Hahn to pick up Kimbrel's option. Hahn clearly did not guage the market for Kimbrel correctly.
Great evidence was the standing ovations when the Big Hurt first came back with the A's and I think hit a homer in his first 2 at bats.....although less people stood for his third at bat if I remember correctly ?
Once again my better half does not appreciate Beckham....."IS THIS A NATIONAL BROADCAST? WHO IS THIS GUY?"
"He's the guy you complained about the last time you heard him honey." ?