12:30pm PST update:Corey Brown and HRod are the trade fodder. And this deal is done!

According to sources, it appears that we, the Indomitable Oakland Athletics, are in "serious" trade discussions with the Nat's for one Josh Willingham. Could this be the elusive final piece to the Post Season Puzzle? Will we now compete in the West if we make this trade? What do we have to give up? (I smell pitching) (and bacon). Does Bigfoot REALLY exist?

MLB Trade Rumors

Coming off knee surgery (prerequisite for admission into the A's) Willingham has pop and is a consistent glove. Make this happen me! I mean Billy!