Game Thread: Now the Hated A's...7/25-27

[terpsfball09]

I doubt we get that regardless

I dont think its that unlikely that we get a pitching prospect right on the fringe. If that's the case, why wouldnt you throw him into the rotation? You have like 8 risks, might as well make it another. If you're gonna have a risky team, than Mikolas, or Tepesch, or whoever else we conger up is going to get us anywhere

 

[RevSader]

I love Sid. I just base it off his interviews, but I dont really see him barking at other players... just the refs when they miss a call. But when I watch his interviews or documentaries he comes across as the most modest, down to earth guy who is thankful for everything he's achieved. He's literally the lebron james of his sport easily, but people like Sid more than Lebron I'd think % wise.

LeBron earned his hatred for how he handled going to Miami. Also I think if he were white, people would probably look the other way on that more easily. For some reason the typical sports fan can relate more to a David Murphy than they can a DeShawn Stephenson, no matter how wrong that mindset might be....

 

[Bmurph]

Plenty of OFers in free agency next year that would be cheaper and give similar value, I'm not worried about Rios moving on

Haven't looked at any CF's in the FA crop for next year but it may be time to start at some point, the team needs multiple OF options it seems

 

[romeo212000]

Haven't looked at any CF's in the FA crop for next year but it may be time to start at some point, the team needs multiple OF options it seems

Martin is fine if you build a better team around him. If he's your 8-9 hitter were fine. If he's hitting above that, we're in trouble.

 

[RevSader]

Martin is fine if you build a better team around him. If he's your 8-9 hitter were fine. If he's hitting above that, we're in trouble.

Exactly. You can have light hitters in the 8 and 9 spot, but when you have them up and down the order like Texas had had this year you will lose 95 games.

 

[Justinkm83]

Here's some minor league notes and stats:
Minor League Report: Luke Jackson gets Triple-A win - Dallas Texas Rangers Blog - ESPN Dallas

 

[terpsfball09]

anybody have anything on alex claudio as far as stuff/ big league potential? hearing a lot about him lately

 

[Bmurph]

Martin is fine if you build a better team around him. If he's your 8-9 hitter were fine. If he's hitting above that, we're in trouble.

After looking there is not much out there as far as OFer's besides Cruz, or Melky that would really bring more power and run production and aren't closing in on 35 or so. Guys like Rasmus, Bonifacio, or Denard Span don't really blow your skirt up

 

[Justinkm83]

Haven't looked at any CF's in the FA crop for next year but it may be time to start at some point, the team needs multiple OF options it seems

Left Fielders
Melky Cabrera (30)
Chris Denorfia (34)
Jonny Gomes (34)
Tony Gwynn Jr. (32)
Scott Hairston (35)
Reed Johnson (38)
Ryan Ludwick (36) – $9MM mutual option with a $4.5MM buyout
Darnell McDonald (35)
Mike Morse (33)
Alfonso Soriano (39)
Vernon Wells (36)
Josh Willingham (36)
Delmon Young (29)

Center Fielders
Emilio Bonifacio (30)
Franklin Gutierrez (32)
Colby Rasmus (28)
Grady Sizemore (32)
Denard Span (31) – $9MM club option with a $500K buyout
Chris Young (31)

Right Fielders
Norichika Aoki (33)
Tyler Colvin (29)
Nelson Cruz (34)
Michael Cuddyer (36)
Chris Denorfia (34)
Jeff Francoeur (31)
Scott Hairston (35)
Torii Hunter (39)
Nick Markakis (31) – $17.5MM mutual option with a $2MM buyout
Alex Rios (34) – $13.5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Nate Schierholtz (31)
Ichiro Suzuki (41)


Markakis and Cabrera might be the only 2 I'd be interested in. Cabrera would get Elvis out of the #2 spot.

 

[terpsfball09]

After looking there is not much out there as far as OFer's besides Cruz, or Melky that would really bring more power and run production and aren't closing in on 35 or so. Guys like Rasmus, Bonifacio, or Denard Span don't really blow your skirt up

I do like Rasmus though, let me just say that.

 

[romeo212000]

anybody have anything on alex claudio as far as stuff/ big league potential? hearing a lot about him lately

Don't know anything about him.

 

[romeo212000]

I do like Rasmus though, let me just say that.

No thanks.

 

[terpsfball09]

No thanks.

oh hes not worth a damn. i must like the flow.

 

[RevSader]

I do like Rasmus though, let me just say that.

If you think he can put up another flukey 4.5 win season maybe. He strikes out A LOT.

 

[Bmurph]

No thanks.

a little pop but isn't he hitting 220? Martin is still a better option, Rasmus wouldn't be much of an upgrade. Team needs run producers

 

[romeo212000]

Left Fielders
Melky Cabrera (30)
Chris Denorfia (34)
Jonny Gomes (34)
Tony Gwynn Jr. (32)
Scott Hairston (35)
Reed Johnson (38)
Ryan Ludwick (36) – $9MM mutual option with a $4.5MM buyout
Darnell McDonald (35)
Mike Morse (33)
Alfonso Soriano (39)
Vernon Wells (36)
Josh Willingham (36)
Delmon Young (29)

Center Fielders
Emilio Bonifacio (30)
Franklin Gutierrez (32)
Colby Rasmus (28)
Grady Sizemore (32)
Denard Span (31) – $9MM club option with a $500K buyout
Chris Young (31)

Right Fielders
Norichika Aoki (33)
Tyler Colvin (29)
Nelson Cruz (34)
Michael Cuddyer (36)
Chris Denorfia (34)
Jeff Francoeur (31)
Scott Hairston (35)
Torii Hunter (39)
Nick Markakis (31) – $17.5MM mutual option with a $2MM buyout
Alex Rios (34) – $13.5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Nate Schierholtz (31)
Ichiro Suzuki (41)


Markakis and Cabrera might be the only 2 I'd be interested in. Cabrera would get Elvis out of the #2 spot.

I'd be interested in Markakis, Cabrera, and even Morse on a 1-2 year deal. I'd be interested in Cruz, but I'm certain he's priced himself out of our market.

 

[RevSader]

Left Fielders
Melky Cabrera (30)
Chris Denorfia (34)
Jonny Gomes (34)
Tony Gwynn Jr. (32)
Scott Hairston (35)
Reed Johnson (38)
Ryan Ludwick (36) – $9MM mutual option with a $4.5MM buyout
Darnell McDonald (35)
Mike Morse (33)
Alfonso Soriano (39)
Vernon Wells (36)
Josh Willingham (36)
Delmon Young (29)

Center Fielders
Emilio Bonifacio (30)
Franklin Gutierrez (32)
Colby Rasmus (28)
Grady Sizemore (32)
Denard Span (31) – $9MM club option with a $500K buyout
Chris Young (31)

Right Fielders
Norichika Aoki (33)
Tyler Colvin (29)
Nelson Cruz (34)
Michael Cuddyer (36)
Chris Denorfia (34)
Jeff Francoeur (31)
Scott Hairston (35)
Torii Hunter (39)
Nick Markakis (31) – $17.5MM mutual option with a $2MM buyout
Alex Rios (34) – $13.5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Nate Schierholtz (31)
Ichiro Suzuki (41)


Markakis and Cabrera might be the only 2 I'd be interested in. Cabrera would get Elvis out of the #2 spot.

5 year deal to Frenchy has to be a priority.

 

[Bmurph]

I'd be interested in Markakis, Cabrera, and even Morse on a 1-2 year deal. I'd be interested in Cruz, but I'm certain he's priced himself out of our market.

Cruz should see his big payday after the season he puts up this year. We likely will not be in position to compete, nor should we with that bidding war and as bad as we need pitching.

 

[terpsfball09]

BTW, idk where our world series favorites thread is, but I got 50 bucks on LAD. They get 2 wins from Kershaw and Greinke no matter who they match up with.

 

[romeo212000]

Cruz should see his big payday after the season he puts up this year. We likely will not be in position to compete, nor should we with that bidding war and as bad as we need pitching.

Agreed. I'd like to see us compete in 2015, but I don't see that window really opening until 2016 unless a few big moves are made. Long time between now and next season though.