Cust Chooses Money, Reports To Sacramento

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Jack Cust has reported to Triple-A Sacramento one week after the Athletics designated him for assignment.

"Ultimately, I think given the structure of the team and the need for power, Jack swinging the bat well would be exactly what we need," general manager Billy Beane said. "We hope he goes down there, gets some at-bats, gets his swing going and comes back up here."

Cust has led Oakland in home runs in each of the last three seasons.

After Cust cleared waivers Wednesday, the only way for him to collect his $2.65 million salary was to accept the assignment.

Via San Francisco Chronicle

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