Hatty and the A's

darkhorse · 08-25-2003, 11:30 AM

What is up with Scott Hatteberg, he's hitting more like a catcher than a first baseman/DH?

Will the A's continue their recent tradition of second half greatness and take the AL West?

For someone who grew up reading Bill James stuff, it's easy to root for the A's, Jays and Red Sox.

I just finished reading Moneyball. I'll be keeping tabs on the group of players the A's selected in the 2002 draft.

jaxmagicman · 08-25-2003, 11:35 AM

I think the A's can do it.

Skipaway · 08-25-2003, 09:24 PM

Scott Hatteberg just got his fat and last contract of the career. He'll tank from now on, and spend all his time thinking about new quotes for Lewis' next book.

sixto · 08-25-2003, 10:30 PM

The A's offense is positively 80sriffic. Most of their players can't even manage a .350 OBP. My new thinking is that Billy Beane plays OOTP and has found that 5 great starters is the most effective way to get a high season score.

Draft Dodger · 08-26-2003, 01:02 AM

reading Moneyball myself. saw it pretty cheap and couldn't pass it up

Skipaway · 08-26-2003, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sixto
The A's offense is positively 80sriffic. Most of their players can't even manage a .350 OBP. My new thinking is that Billy Beane plays OOTP and has found that 5 great starters is the most effective way to get a high season score.

4 great starters. In OOTP that's the way to go.

cooper_gd · 08-26-2003, 06:36 AM

But Hatteburg is still very patient and will work a pitcher.

SoxWin · 08-26-2003, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cooper_gd
But Hatteburg is still very patient and will work a pitcher.

And that strategy has sure paid dividends this year right?

cooper_gd · 08-27-2003, 06:43 AM

oh, forgot to end my last post with... [/sarcasm]

Jordan · 08-27-2003, 08:37 PM

Hatteberg used to be a catcher...

Skipaway · 08-27-2003, 09:04 PM

Billy Beane used to be a HUGE prospect...

Sparky76 · 08-28-2003, 12:43 PM

IF Hatteburg were still playing catcher his offense wouldnt be that bad, but he's not. I cant believe someone as smart as Beane gave that kinda contract to Hatteburg. Maybe Beane is just good at finding pitchers and horable at finding hitters.

spleen1015 · 08-28-2003, 12:47 PM

I am in the process of reading Moneyball, too. I like it so far. I think I am on page 94 or so.

Gastric ReFlux · 08-28-2003, 01:18 PM

If Hatty were a shortstop, his value would skyrocket. Give up Tejada and stick Scott over there.

08-25-2003, 11:30 AM	#1
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	Hatty and the A's What is up with Scott Hatteberg, he's hitting more like a catcher than a first baseman/DH? Will the A's continue their recent tradition of second half greatness and take the AL West? For someone who grew up reading Bill James stuff, it's easy to root for the A's, Jays and Red Sox. I just finished reading Moneyball. I'll be keeping tabs on the group of players the A's selected in the 2002 draft.

08-25-2003, 11:35 AM	#2
jaxmagicman Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Retired defloration-maker living in Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 7,801	I think the A's can do it. __________________ See ID Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with the permission of Minor League Baseball. All rights reserved.

08-25-2003, 09:24 PM	#3
Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	Scott Hatteberg just got his fat and last contract of the career. He'll tank from now on, and spend all his time thinking about new quotes for Lewis' next book. __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.

08-26-2003, 01:02 AM	#5
Draft Dodger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: formerly of the OTBL Posts: 4,113	reading Moneyball myself. saw it pretty cheap and couldn't pass it up __________________ Draft Dodger (Anarchy: Anything goes. The Draft Dodger viewpoint.) Sophmoric[sic] Member of the OOTP Boards (It's not OOTP; it's your computer) 15 GB Webhosting for $6.95 a month IMO we are best off abandoning that sinking ship that is Off Topic to the rats infesting it and just starting a whole new Baseball Forum from scratch.

08-26-2003, 06:36 AM	#7
cooper_gd All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PopBunker.net Posts: 1,011	But Hatteburg is still very patient and will work a pitcher. __________________

08-25-2003, 10:30 PM	#4
sixto Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,271	The A's offense is positively 80sriffic. Most of their players can't even manage a .350 OBP. My new thinking is that Billy Beane plays OOTP and has found that 5 great starters is the most effective way to get a high season score.

08-27-2003, 06:43 AM	#9
cooper_gd All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PopBunker.net Posts: 1,011	oh, forgot to end my last post with... [/sarcasm] __________________

08-27-2003, 08:37 PM	#10
Jordan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chi Suburbs now... Posts: 2,013	Hatteberg used to be a catcher...

08-27-2003, 09:04 PM	#11
Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	Billy Beane used to be a HUGE prospect... __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.

08-28-2003, 12:43 PM	#12
Sparky76 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 20	IF Hatteburg were still playing catcher his offense wouldnt be that bad, but he's not. I cant believe someone as smart as Beane gave that kinda contract to Hatteburg. Maybe Beane is just good at finding pitchers and horable at finding hitters.

08-28-2003, 12:47 PM	#13
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,008	I am in the process of reading Moneyball, too. I like it so far. I think I am on page 94 or so.

08-28-2003, 01:18 PM	#14
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	If Hatty were a shortstop, his value would skyrocket. Give up Tejada and stick Scott over there.