The Athletics would like Curt Young to return as their pitching coach next season after a stint with the Red Sox.
Young is the team's top target to replace pitching coach Ron Romanick and is a friend of manager Bob Melvin, according to a source.
Though Young has one year remaining on his deal with Boston, there was already heavy speculation he would be dismissed once the Red Sox cut ties with manager Terry Francona.
A's Eye Curt Young As Pitching Coach