According to a report from Ken Rosenthal, that was not a price tag the New York Yankees were willing to meet for the A’s closer. He writes, "The Yankees were unwilling to satisfy the A’s request for a package headed by either shortstop George Lombard Jr.

The San Diego Padres landed Mason Miller from the Athletics in a deadline blockbuster, which also included JP Sears and infield prospect Leo De Vries. But the deal wasn't the Athletics' first choice for a potential Miller trade.