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Paulie123 · 10-09-2015, 05:10 PM

The Oakland Telegraph
8 May 2024
Beane unmoved despite Oakland's offensive struggles
By Don T. Panik, levelheadedness correspondent

A's general manager Paulie Beane says he remains confident in his team's chances of defending their World Series crown, despite their worrying lack of offensive production so far this season. After yesterday's 7-3 loss to the Houston Astros, Oakland have now lost 6 of their last 7 and stand at 12-14, good enough for only 3rd place in the AL West. They have scored just 78 runs in those 26 games, exactly 3.0 per game, the lowest in the majors. The hit-shy lineup have achieved a pathetic 11 home runs so far.

Insiders say Beane is frustrated at the performance of many of his batters. Newcomer Keith Wilson has reportedly attracted Beane's ire with his pitiful .218 batting average and under-par defense in centre field. Outfielders Mookie Betts and Jim Thompson, along with catcher Devon Fisher, are all below the Mendoza line, swatting more flies during their plate appearances than baseballs. 33-year-old free agent third baseman Matt Duffy was recently signed to the active roster in place of demoted Mark Duncan but has yet to spark.

At today's post-match press conference Beane attempted to give an impression of unconcern. "It's a small sample of games", he said, "and the likes of Mookie Betts don't become bad players overnight. I'm confident he'll turn it around". Asked whether he felt similarly confident about Wilson turning it around, he said "That's all for today, guys" and stalked out.

10-09-2015, 05:10 PM	#11
Paulie123 All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 1,945	The Oakland Telegraph 8 May 2024 Beane unmoved despite Oakland's offensive struggles By Don T. Panik, levelheadedness correspondent A's general manager Paulie Beane says he remains confident in his team's chances of defending their World Series crown, despite their worrying lack of offensive production so far this season. After yesterday's 7-3 loss to the Houston Astros, Oakland have now lost 6 of their last 7 and stand at 12-14, good enough for only 3rd place in the AL West. They have scored just 78 runs in those 26 games, exactly 3.0 per game, the lowest in the majors. The hit-shy lineup have achieved a pathetic 11 home runs so far. Insiders say Beane is frustrated at the performance of many of his batters. Newcomer Keith Wilson has reportedly attracted Beane's ire with his pitiful .218 batting average and under-par defense in centre field. Outfielders Mookie Betts and Jim Thompson, along with catcher Devon Fisher, are all below the Mendoza line, swatting more flies during their plate appearances than baseballs. 33-year-old free agent third baseman Matt Duffy was recently signed to the active roster in place of demoted Mark Duncan but has yet to spark. At today's post-match press conference Beane attempted to give an impression of unconcern. "It's a small sample of games", he said, "and the likes of Mookie Betts don't become bad players overnight. I'm confident he'll turn it around". Asked whether he felt similarly confident about Wilson turning it around, he said "That's all for today, guys" and stalked out.