The 2012 Oakland A's Official Thread - Page 16

mirrf · 08-21-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

A few weeks later than hoped, but we finally got a shortstop.

Athletics Acquire Stephen Drew: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

Hopefully he helps...

Hopefully he can be the Stephen Drew from a couple years ago. -Well, at least for the next 2 1/2 months.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-21-2012, 07:05 PM

Wow, apparently Jemile Weeks has been sent down to AAA to make room for Drew. He's having a bad year but I definitely didn't expect to see him demoted.

Also Norberto to the DL and Seth Smith activated from the DL.

mirrf · 08-21-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

Wow, apparently Jemile Weeks has been sent down to AAA to make room for Drew. He's having a bad year but I definitely didn't expect to see him demoted.

Also Norberto to the DL and Seth Smith activated from the DL.

What what what!? No, I didn't expect that either. I guess its only for a week or so. He'll be back sept 1st.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-22-2012, 02:46 PM

Colon = PEDs. Bai...

Bartolo Colon Fails MLB Drug Test: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

As for how this affects us, well I'm just glad this was a SP and not a position player. We have so much pitching depth that it might not make a huge difference. Colon was one of the most reliable and consistent starters though.

David Watts · 08-22-2012, 03:14 PM

What's up with them sending Weeks down? I know it's been a rough season, but he seemed to be doing better as of late. He was a great pickup for me last year in our league, now I wonder if it's worth keeping him. Is it even possible for a Weeks or an Upton to have 2 good seasons in a row?

mirrf · 08-22-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

Colon = PEDs. Bai...

He would be one of the last people I would assume to be using. Unless he's been getting his testosterone from overly medicated pork.

mirrf · 08-22-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

What's up with them sending Weeks down? I know it's been a rough season, but he seemed to be doing better as of late. He was a great pickup for me last year in our league, now I wonder if it's worth keeping him. Is it even possible for a Weeks or an Upton to have 2 good seasons in a row?

In mid july, Weeks was hitting .225. At the time of his demotion (Aug 20), he was hitting .220. He's had a couple of good games, but a lot of Oh-fers.

I doubt he's be of much fantasy use this season, but you never know. Maybe the week or two in AAA will kick start him when he gets called up next month.

David Watts · 08-22-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mirrf

In mid july, Weeks was hitting .225. At the time of his demotion (Aug 20), he was hitting .220. He's had a couple of good games, but a lot of Oh-fers.

I doubt he's be of much fantasy use this season, but you never know. Maybe the week or two in AAA will kick start him when he gets called up next month.

AL only league. Do you think it would be worth holding on to him, or do you think last year was a fluke? It's a keeper league and we keep our entire rosters.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-22-2012, 04:01 PM

I think it'd be worth keeping him, but I'm an A's optimist.

If he can just re-learn how to slap the ball on the ground and use his speed instead of swinging for the fences, you'll see #s more like last year's.

kingcharlesxii · 08-22-2012, 05:23 PM

Randy Wolf just became available and he's BFFs with Kottaras. You could get the complete set!

Green & Gold Heart · 08-22-2012, 05:33 PM

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Randy Wolf just became available and he's BFFs with Kottaras. You could get the complete set!

That would be cool for George, but we have six capable starters even without Colon, so probably not.

mirrf · 08-22-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

AL only league. Do you think it would be worth holding on to him, or do you think last year was a fluke? It's a keeper league and we keep our entire rosters.

He certainly has the talent and I'm sure he'll have every opportunity next year. It's not like we have a lot of big bats in the minors or money to spend on FAs. I *hope* he'll be better, but I really can't know.

I would tentatively hold onto him, unless you could only hold onto a small number of players. Err, and you have someone else that's better.

mirrf · 08-22-2012, 05:52 PM

Aaaah! Early game! It's already into the 4th inning.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-22-2012, 06:45 PM

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Aaaah! Early game! It's already into the 4th inning.

Sorry, I forgot to warn you!

Magically, the A's have committed four errors so far this game but only allowed one run. Nice to see good Tommy Milone back.

reo · 08-22-2012, 08:33 PM

RHP Bartolo Colon of Oakland Athletics suspended 50 games for violating MLB's drug policy - ESPN

Not what we needed at this stage of the season.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-22-2012, 08:59 PM

I am just thankful that Anderson came back when he did. Hopefully we don't miss a beat but Bartolo was very reliable.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-25-2012, 05:59 PM

Two out of three from the Rays on the road!

Tampa Bay 70-57 ----
Oakland 69-57 ----
Baltimore 68-57 0.5
Detroit 67-58 1.5
LA Angels 66-60 3.0

mirrf · 08-26-2012, 05:27 PM

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Two out of three from the Rays on the road!

Happy about the 2 out of 3.

But.... no game on sunday.

mirrf · 08-29-2012, 01:17 PM

I wish we could play the indians every day.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-30-2012, 01:29 PM

Morning baseball, mirrf!!

08-22-2012, 08:33 PM	#315
reo Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern California (east bay) Posts: 206	RHP Bartolo Colon of Oakland Athletics suspended 50 games for violating MLB's drug policy - ESPN Not what we needed at this stage of the season. __________________ Richie Renard: Come on Bobby! Hit a Home Run! Gil Renard: Don't get greedy, son. Don't get greedy. What we need now is a sacrifice. A winning team has to know how to manufacture runs. Coop taught me that. He used to say the most beautiful play in the game is a sacrifice fly, and you know why? Richie Renard: 'Cause you give yourself up for the team? Gil Renard: And it doesn't even count against your average. That's why baseball's better than life - it's fair.

08-21-2012, 07:05 PM	#302
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Wow, apparently Jemile Weeks has been sent down to AAA to make room for Drew. He's having a bad year but I definitely didn't expect to see him demoted. Also Norberto to the DL and Seth Smith activated from the DL.

08-22-2012, 02:46 PM	#304
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Colon = PEDs. Bai... Bartolo Colon Fails MLB Drug Test: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com As for how this affects us, well I'm just glad this was a SP and not a position player. We have so much pitching depth that it might not make a huge difference. Colon was one of the most reliable and consistent starters though.

08-22-2012, 03:14 PM	#305
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 9,885 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	What's up with them sending Weeks down? I know it's been a rough season, but he seemed to be doing better as of late. He was a great pickup for me last year in our league, now I wonder if it's worth keeping him. Is it even possible for a Weeks or an Upton to have 2 good seasons in a row?

08-22-2012, 04:01 PM	#309
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	I think it'd be worth keeping him, but I'm an A's optimist. If he can just re-learn how to slap the ball on the ground and use his speed instead of swinging for the fences, you'll see #s more like last year's.

08-22-2012, 05:23 PM	#310
kingcharlesxii Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,730	Randy Wolf just became available and he's BFFs with Kottaras. You could get the complete set!

08-22-2012, 08:59 PM	#316
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	I am just thankful that Anderson came back when he did. Hopefully we don't miss a beat but Bartolo was very reliable.

08-25-2012, 05:59 PM	#317
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Two out of three from the Rays on the road! Tampa Bay 70-57 ---- Oakland 69-57 ---- Baltimore 68-57 0.5 Detroit 67-58 1.5 LA Angels 66-60 3.0

08-30-2012, 01:29 PM	#320
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Morning baseball, mirrf!!