"Kevin Kouzmanoff's third-base job with Oakland still might not be quite safe, after reports Friday indicated that the A's have interest in Seattle third baseman Chone Figgins and might send Kouzmanoff to the Mariners in return.

Figgins has the A's listed in his limited no-trade clause and according to an industry source, he has not yet been asked to waive it. It's thought that after Seattle's last-place finish last year, however, he might be willing to do so.

Figgins, 33, will make $26 million over the next three seasons and has a $9 million option for 2014 that vests with 600 plate appearances in 2013. Figgins is considered a top-of-the-order hitter, and he does not have much power. Kouzmanoff will make $4.75 million this season."