2013 Oakland A's Thread...
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thats why i was stoked to go back to Detroit after tying it up 1-1. I forget the exact stat but the last 6 or so regular season games the A's averaged at least 6 runs or something, basically that they scored a lot of runs in Detroit. And somehow I think the pressure was off there, since Detroit was the favorite. Playing at home, in front of the big crowd (definitely not used to that) and having the national spotlight, it made it less their home than usual.
i know some of the hitters do swing for the fences every time, like Yoenis, but they also had patience throughout the year. Like that Reddick strikeout with the bases loaded, it was like he knew he was gonna strikeout before he had. Brandon Moss too, that dude struck out an insane amount of times because he was just trying to kill everything. I know Verlander throws gas but they couldnt connect solidly when they did get a piece of it, so many fucking foul balls and then just swing at a curve in the dirt or be late on high heat.
i know some of the hitters do swing for the fences every time, like Yoenis, but they also had patience throughout the year. Like that Reddick strikeout with the bases loaded, it was like he knew he was gonna strikeout before he had. Brandon Moss too, that dude struck out an insane amount of times because he was just trying to kill everything. I know Verlander throws gas but they couldnt connect solidly when they did get a piece of it, so many fucking foul balls and then just swing at a curve in the dirt or be late on high heat.
hell yeah. I mean, a guy that throws mid to high 90s you have to be worried about contact. When bmoss was striking out he was lucky if the ball even touched his bat. In base ball you cant get over pumped up for games like these either, or if you do, dont let it effect the way you swing the bat. When you try to hit a hr on every pitch, swing the bat to hard, your technique suffers
didnt help we were gettin squeezed and verlander and scherzer both had a wiiide open strike zone.
It all comes down to game 4 though. We had the chance to put it away twice, and didnt pull through. Tigers lucked out.
didnt help we were gettin squeezed and verlander and scherzer both had a wiiide open strike zone.
It all comes down to game 4 though. We had the chance to put it away twice, and didnt pull through. Tigers lucked out.
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Athletics declined OF Chris Young's $11.0 million option for 2014.
He'll get a $1.5 million buyout instead. Young batted only .200/.280/.379 for the A's after being acquired last offseason and has seen his OPS dip for three straight years. He's just 30 years old, though, so someone will take a shot on him in hopes he can regain his 20/20 form.
Athletics declined C Kurt Suzuki's $8.5 million option for 2014.
Suzuki played well down the stretch for the A's when given a chance, but he hit only .232/.290/.337 overall this season. Still, he's well-regarded as a receiver and won't have trouble netting a nice deal from someone this winter.
Athletics exercised OF Coco Crisp's $7.5 million option for 2014.
It was a formality after Crisp posted his first ever 20/20 season and then batted .389/.455/.611 in the ALDS. Crisp's agent, Steve Comte, has spoken to the A's about a long-term deal, though it's not clear if there's any momentum toward an agreement. Oakland might have some trepidation given Crisp's age (34) and past injury issues.
Athletics exercised LHP Brett Anderson's $8 million option for 2014.
Anderson posted a 6.04 ERA over another injury-plagued 2013 campaign, but his upside makes him worthy of an $8 million gamble. There's been some speculation that the A's could trade him, but he'll be part of someone's rotation in 2014.
all smart moves, IMO
He'll get a $1.5 million buyout instead. Young batted only .200/.280/.379 for the A's after being acquired last offseason and has seen his OPS dip for three straight years. He's just 30 years old, though, so someone will take a shot on him in hopes he can regain his 20/20 form.
Athletics declined C Kurt Suzuki's $8.5 million option for 2014.
Suzuki played well down the stretch for the A's when given a chance, but he hit only .232/.290/.337 overall this season. Still, he's well-regarded as a receiver and won't have trouble netting a nice deal from someone this winter.
Athletics exercised OF Coco Crisp's $7.5 million option for 2014.
It was a formality after Crisp posted his first ever 20/20 season and then batted .389/.455/.611 in the ALDS. Crisp's agent, Steve Comte, has spoken to the A's about a long-term deal, though it's not clear if there's any momentum toward an agreement. Oakland might have some trepidation given Crisp's age (34) and past injury issues.
Athletics exercised LHP Brett Anderson's $8 million option for 2014.
Anderson posted a 6.04 ERA over another injury-plagued 2013 campaign, but his upside makes him worthy of an $8 million gamble. There's been some speculation that the A's could trade him, but he'll be part of someone's rotation in 2014.
all smart moves, IMO
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Athletics signed INF Nick Punto to a one-year, $3 million contract with a vesting option for 2015.
Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports passes along the contract details and adds that the vesting option is worth $2.75 million and carries a $250,000 buyout.
not bad at all. glad to see them making moves. maybe he can stop sliding into first base
Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports passes along the contract details and adds that the vesting option is worth $2.75 million and carries a $250,000 buyout.
not bad at all. glad to see them making moves. maybe he can stop sliding into first base
I like all these moves except for picking up andersons option. 8 million bucks are you fuckin kidding me? dude does not deserve that much money. I swear when he only starts 2 games this year, and has like 4 bullpen appearances the a's are gonna be shakin their heads.
I hope im wrong, I hope I get quoted next season for this post, and anderson wins the fuckin cy young :dead:
I hope im wrong, I hope I get quoted next season for this post, and anderson wins the fuckin cy young :dead:
Oh, and I want no part of nelson cruz. I dont want him anywhere near this ballclub. Hes an asshole, a cheater, and an overrated ball player.
he can still hit the baseball no doubt, but he dont have the defense red does, and thats a big deal. But even more importantly, reddick will take a contract that helps the team. Cruz is gonna want 15 million a year even though his last year which was on track to be his best, he got suspended for ped's.
he can still hit the baseball no doubt, but he dont have the defense red does, and thats a big deal. But even more importantly, reddick will take a contract that helps the team. Cruz is gonna want 15 million a year even though his last year which was on track to be his best, he got suspended for ped's.
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with our luck too, the year we trade him or let him go he'll play a fuckin full season with a division rival and beat us a few times or some shit.
I mean, dude is talented, when he's on he's on, he's a fuckin ace. But when hes not on, and i mean just the slightest bit away from being on, hes terrible. Its like a psychological problem. fool starts to believe hes got deer limbs if he dont strike out the first batter or some shit
I mean, dude is talented, when he's on he's on, he's a fuckin ace. But when hes not on, and i mean just the slightest bit away from being on, hes terrible. Its like a psychological problem. fool starts to believe hes got deer limbs if he dont strike out the first batter or some shit
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Rich Harden and Tyson Ross were talented guys with bad mechanics. Shoulder and oblique problems forever...
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7. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported that the A’s finished second in the bidding for Hudson, who wouldn’t go into specifics today. But he did make it clear that the A’s were in it right to the end.
“Billy Beane is a great man,” Hudson said. “I considered him a friend more than a boss. There was interest from Oakland and honestly, it was one of those things that can get emotional for you. They have a great team and Billy has done an awesome job of putting together a winning club. But you have to look at all the factors in play, and San Francisco was a place that felt right.”
“Billy Beane is a great man,” Hudson said. “I considered him a friend more than a boss. There was interest from Oakland and honestly, it was one of those things that can get emotional for you. They have a great team and Billy has done an awesome job of putting together a winning club. But you have to look at all the factors in play, and San Francisco was a place that felt right.”