The Oakland Athletics have begun selling off parts, but may hold onto Jesse Chavez this week.

Chavez, who turns 32 next month, has a 3.45 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 109.2 innings (17 starts) this season. He will be eligible for arbitration for the final time this winter.

"I get the impression the Athletics will not trade Jesse Chavez at deadline. Valuable guy, only making $2.15M this season," writes Jerry Crasnick.