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The Oakland Telegraph
28 July 2024
Beane shuffles the pack once again
By Sly Tovhand, croupiers correspondent
Oakland general manager Paulie Beane has shuffled his pitching staff as he looks to keep the momentum going on their playoff charge. The A's have been in scintillating form since the all-star break, and have moved to a 55-41 record. Despite their recent run, Beane said that he worked out these moves in consultation with his pitching coach, Ace Onballs, as he feels the roster needs refreshing.
Former #2 prospect Karl Dickson has been promoted out of the bullpen into the #5 role in the rotation, with the inconsistent Bill Williams stepping down to reliever duties. Reliever Jimmie Sherfy has been hit for a dirty 16.20 ERA from an aggregate of 5 innings pitched, and is sent down to the minors. The 32-year-old looks to be finding it hard to overcome the torn rotator cuff injury which kept him out for most of last season. He will be a free agent at the end of this year and looks unlikely to put on an Oakland shirt again. Johnny Jackson (23/R/3*, drafted 2022 rd 3) takes his place in the pen. Meanwhile, Eric Wright, who was sent to the minors after a poor start to the year, returns in the place of the disappointing Jose Ceguera.
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