2013 Oakland A's Thread...
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Nice win today. The 2 for 9 with RISP is worrying me though. they should be piling up the runs. Callaspo has been putting up some doubles lately, which I'm thinking is why Beane traded for him.
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Rangers claimed INF Adam Rosales off waivers from the Athletics.
This has reached total hilarity. Rosales was claimed by the Rangers on August 2, DFA'd by the Rangers on August 5, then claimed by the A's on August 8 and DFA'd by Oakland on August 10. Now he's back in Arlington, Texas to serve as a utilityman for the Rangers.
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Rangers claimed INF Adam Rosales off waivers from the Athletics.
This has reached total hilarity. Rosales was claimed by the Rangers on August 2, DFA'd by the Rangers on August 5, then claimed by the A's on August 8 and DFA'd by Oakland on August 10. Now he's back in Arlington, Texas to serve as a utilityman for the Rangers.
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ALL BOUT CHICKEN
you know it's all bad when your lead off hitter is CY.......
Colon skipping a start may not be a bad thing this being his 2nd start he blows..
Colon skipping a start may not be a bad thing this being his 2nd start he blows..
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ALL BOUT CHICKEN
man i just saw the highlights, wow at CY just missing a game winning homer by a fucken inch or so ouch. Cant believe we lost to the Stros and that Colon fucked up again. Shit is kinda hurting me inside the way things are going at the moment i mean yesterday the As had a win by like 12:30 pm yesterday and bitch ass Texas wins there game about 30 minutes later wtf @ the odds of that happening
MLB Set to Expand Instant Replay for 2014 Season
Alex Kay
Aug. 15, 2013
Major League Baseball has plans to expand instant replay video review next season, allowing for manager challenges and more, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
If passed, these sweeping changes will allow managers three challenges per game, and almost every type of play will be up for review. Only the strike zone would remain off limits and be completely up to the umpire’s discretion, per Nightengale.
The league owners will vote on these drastic new measures during a quarterly meeting in Orlando, Fla., which is scheduled to take place on Nov. 13 and 14.
Managers will need to use their challenges wisely; a presentation given by MLB vice president Joe Torre, Atlanta Braves GM John Schuerholz and advisor Tony La Russa indicated that teams would only receive one review to exercise in the first six innings and two more to use in the seventh through the conclusion of a contest.
An umpire may also ask for a review, but only if a manager has used all three challenges and the play in question concerns a home run.
According to Nightengale, MLB commissioner Bud Selig is excited about the expansion of replay, calling it a “historic day.”
It seems that the ownership vote is nothing more than a formality at this juncture, although 75 percent of the 30 league owners will have to ratify the changes, and the players’ association and umpires also must give consent, per a separate report from Nightengale.
Nightengale indicates that the umpires are willing to go through with the expansion of replay in order to improve the game:
Joe West, president of the World Umpires Association, did not want to talk publicly about negotiations, but said Tuesday, "This group of umpires today are more conscientious of getting things correct than ever before. Umpires want everything they can to help them."
The league’s MLBAM offices in New York will be outfitted with replay cameras, which will be monitored by employees with umpiring experience. The final call will come from there as opposed to on the field.
Alex Kay
Aug. 15, 2013
Major League Baseball has plans to expand instant replay video review next season, allowing for manager challenges and more, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
If passed, these sweeping changes will allow managers three challenges per game, and almost every type of play will be up for review. Only the strike zone would remain off limits and be completely up to the umpire’s discretion, per Nightengale.
The league owners will vote on these drastic new measures during a quarterly meeting in Orlando, Fla., which is scheduled to take place on Nov. 13 and 14.
Managers will need to use their challenges wisely; a presentation given by MLB vice president Joe Torre, Atlanta Braves GM John Schuerholz and advisor Tony La Russa indicated that teams would only receive one review to exercise in the first six innings and two more to use in the seventh through the conclusion of a contest.
An umpire may also ask for a review, but only if a manager has used all three challenges and the play in question concerns a home run.
According to Nightengale, MLB commissioner Bud Selig is excited about the expansion of replay, calling it a “historic day.”
It seems that the ownership vote is nothing more than a formality at this juncture, although 75 percent of the 30 league owners will have to ratify the changes, and the players’ association and umpires also must give consent, per a separate report from Nightengale.
Nightengale indicates that the umpires are willing to go through with the expansion of replay in order to improve the game:
Joe West, president of the World Umpires Association, did not want to talk publicly about negotiations, but said Tuesday, "This group of umpires today are more conscientious of getting things correct than ever before. Umpires want everything they can to help them."
The league’s MLBAM offices in New York will be outfitted with replay cameras, which will be monitored by employees with umpiring experience. The final call will come from there as opposed to on the field.
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griffin had a tough start today. no hr given up, but he walked a lot of guys. threw 80 pitches by the end of the fourth. Otero actually pitched a great inning 3 up 3 down inning, got us rolling a little bit
gallego with the run yelled in for the win.
gallego with the run yelled in for the win.
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Royals' and former A's player Miguel Tejada suspended 105 games for PED use
08/17/2013 11:57 AM
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Miguel Tejada has been suspended 105 games by Major League Baseball for violating its joint drug program, one of the longest suspensions ever handed down.
The 39-year-old Tejada had previously tested positive under the league's amphetamine policy, so he was subject to a 25-game ban for a second test and an 80-game suspension for a third, both of which occurred while playing for the Kansas City Royals this season.
Tejada, who signed a one-year deal with the Royals last offseason, will begin serving the suspension while on the 60-day disabled list with a strained calf muscle. He would need to fulfill the remainder of the suspension next season before he's eligible to play.
Tejada was hitting .288 with three homers and 20 RBIs in 53 games before getting hurt.
Miggy..Miggy..Miggy.....smh
08/17/2013 11:57 AM
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Miguel Tejada has been suspended 105 games by Major League Baseball for violating its joint drug program, one of the longest suspensions ever handed down.
The 39-year-old Tejada had previously tested positive under the league's amphetamine policy, so he was subject to a 25-game ban for a second test and an 80-game suspension for a third, both of which occurred while playing for the Kansas City Royals this season.
Tejada, who signed a one-year deal with the Royals last offseason, will begin serving the suspension while on the 60-day disabled list with a strained calf muscle. He would need to fulfill the remainder of the suspension next season before he's eligible to play.
Tejada was hitting .288 with three homers and 20 RBIs in 53 games before getting hurt.
Miggy..Miggy..Miggy.....smh