A's aquire BOTH Hammel and Samardzija for Addison Russell... Anyone Stopping the A's?

[HammerDown]

Huge get very exciting day to be an A's fan amazing 1 - 0 game this afternoon.
Should Griffin, Parker and Pomeranz all be healthy going into next season I'd expect Billy to be doing more dealing.

Hoping for the best if somehow get to the World Series or win a World Series it would put more pressure on MLB to find a long term solution to our stadium situation.

I didn't even think about that. Are some MLB execs sitting in NYC tonight going "Oh shit!"

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Not really a move that is advisable for the A's unless they think they are winning it all.... Can't blame them for thinking they will as of right now.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

"Break up the A's"

 

[HammerDown]

Picking up a legitimate ace when you're contending is such a significant advantage. It enables you to replace the weakest link in your rotation with the strongest. Very exciting for A's fans.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Picking up a legitimate ace when you're contending is such a significant advantage. It enables you to replace the weakest link in your rotation with the strongest. Very exciting for A's fans.

Heck with one ace, they picked up two for shits and giggles.

 

[HammerDown]

Not really a move that is advisable for the A's unless they think they are winning it all.... Can't blame them for thinking they will as of right now.

It's all about having a horse in October. I am a little surprised Theo didn't field more offers before settling on this deal.

 

[navamind]

Seems like a huge steal for the A's, though it kinda depends on who the PTBNL is. I still like Straily a lot, but the Cubs have very little pitching talent right now.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Seems like a huge steal for the A's, though it kinda depends on who the PTBNL is. I still like Straily a lot, but the Cubs have very little pitching talent right now.

Well, I see an elite 5 tool guy who can play a premium position that is club controlled + a decent sized market.

 

[mrwallace2ku]

Not really a move that is advisable for the A's unless they think they are winning it all.... Can't blame them for thinking they will as of right now.

"Break up the A's"

Someones been "butthurt tonite"...

Picking up a legitimate ace when you're contending is such a significant advantage. It enables you to replace the weakest link in your rotation with the strongest. Very exciting for A's fans.

Jepper HD, ya got it>

 

[HammerDown]

Seems like a huge steal for the A's, though it kinda depends on who the PTBNL is. I still like Straily a lot, but the Cubs have very little pitching talent right now.

Cubs fans are pissed. They expected to be winning by now.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Someones been "butthurt tonite"...




Jepper HD, ya got it>

The American league is quite butthurt, haven't you seen the reactions on twitter?

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Great move for the A's. Screams win now when they are in position to capitalize. Beane does it again.

 

[HammerDown]

Great move for the A's. Screams win now when they are in position to capitalize. Beane does it again.

Here's how I imagine the phone call from Arte Moreno to Jerry Dipoto has gone in the last few minutes.

"Yeah, Jerry? Uhh, you care to tell me exactly what the fuck just happened?"

This is a game-changer none of us were expecting.

 

[HammerDown]

Angels lose (hopefully), A's win and pick up two studs. So exciting!

 

[Microwahevo]

Cubs fans are pissed. They expected to be winning by now.

I'm not pissed. I love Russell. And I knew the Shark wasn't gonna be here long term.

Yes, like mentioned previously, we don't have a lot if pitching prospects, but the youth we have at the rest of the positions could be huge. I'm sure 'ol Theo will continue to work his magic.

 

[bksballer89]

If the A's doesn't win the WS this year or next year though.....

 

[ThruTheEyesOfRuby]

Whoa. That is a couple of huge pick ups.

Frickin' A's.

 

[ThruTheEyesOfRuby]

Great move for the A's. Screams win now when they are in position to capitalize. Beane does it again.

Having seen Hammel in the O's rotation personally, he might be overlooked by peeps because of Samardzija, but Jason can be a workhorse and, at times, pretty solid. This is huge for the A's and pisses me right the fuck off, lol.

 

[MilkSpiller22]

lets look at the other side for a second... why would chicago do this trade??? I get playing for the future, but addison russel is a SS... How about baez, and castro??

Just a huge price for a prospect who plays a position that you are already strong at in majors and minor league!!!

 

[Moneyman]

Cubs are going to have a sick lineup in the future

Rizzo/Baez/Russell/Castro/Bryant etc