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I looked up Michael Choice's numbers and he breezed right through the A's minor league system. Over the past 4 years he hit, .318-.285-.287-.302. Last year was the .302 season in AAA, where he also drove in 89. Appears he's ready for the next step.

I do understand some's concerns due to him being a rookie though.

Nice thing about bringing in Choo is that it doesn't force the issue with Choice, and next year when Rios is a free agent (1 million buyout actually) you can slide Choo or Choice over there in RF
 

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Nice thing about bringing in Choo is that it doesn't force the issue with Choice, and next year when Rios is a free agent (1 million buyout actually) you can slide Choo or Choice over there in RF

Very good point. It would be nice to have Choice as a PT DH and 4th OF for this season.
 

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It looks as if we're just gonna have to play along with choos game guys. In a conversation I had earlier today with my friend, he just said that he couldn't explain any specifics as to why he is waiting but his opinion hasn't changed about him signing with us. He reiterated that even boras said he wants to sign with us. But we have no plans to move on to other FA's. He just told me to be patient with him. Sorry about getting your hopes up about him, I honestly am just relaying information lol. But I think we're gonna get him I really do I just dont know when. Its worth the wait though.
 

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It looks as if we're just gonna have to play along with choos game guys. In a conversation I had earlier today with my friend, he just said that he couldn't explain any specifics as to why he is waiting but his opinion hasn't changed about him signing with us. He reiterated that even boras said he wants to sign with us. But we have no plans to move on to other FA's. He just told me to be patient with him. Sorry about getting your hopes up about him, I honestly am just relaying information lol. But I think we're gonna get him I really do I just dont know when. Its worth the wait though.


It just seems odd that he says he's going to the rangers and then he will wait this long
 

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One of my all time favorite players donaldson. He could do it all.

He was my favorite player and was a great leader off the field too. Damn, I loved his arm. He could just about pitch from RF.

I was a little boy when he died and I cried my heart out.
 

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It looks as if we're just gonna have to play along with choos game guys. In a conversation I had earlier today with my friend, he just said that he couldn't explain any specifics as to why he is waiting but his opinion hasn't changed about him signing with us. He reiterated that even boras said he wants to sign with us. But we have no plans to move on to other FA's. He just told me to be patient with him. Sorry about getting your hopes up about him, I honestly am just relaying information lol. But I think we're gonna get him I really do I just dont know when. Its worth the wait though.


Thanks for the info....... I wish he would make a decision before Christmas at least lol
 

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It looks as if we're just gonna have to play along with choos game guys. In a conversation I had earlier today with my friend, he just said that he couldn't explain any specifics as to why he is waiting but his opinion hasn't changed about him signing with us. He reiterated that even boras said he wants to sign with us. But we have no plans to move on to other FA's. He just told me to be patient with him. Sorry about getting your hopes up about him, I honestly am just relaying information lol. But I think we're gonna get him I really do I just dont know when. Its worth the wait though.

Thanks for the info. As hard as its is to do, looks like we are going have to be patient.
 

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One of my first BF's was born in Ireland and from Chicago, we actually lived in Chicago with his Irish father.

What if that's him?
I'm kidding, of course

I wasn't born in Ireland.

Sorry to disappoint.
 

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No problem on my part. Appreciate the politeness. However, no more trading pitchers with us. Very bad luck. Though you are trying to trade that one that I wonder if we're interested in.

Who? Jeff Samardzija?

I don't think you want him. He's asking big money, and quite frankly, he should have stuck to football.
 
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