Official 2007 Oakland A's Thread - Page 2

darkhorse · 02-28-2007, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mikev

Kotsay's back problems should ensure that Shannon Stewart sees significant playing time

darkhorse · 02-28-2007, 11:18 AM

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darkhorse · 02-28-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mikev

Needing Scutaro to play isn't really fine. He's just not that good. He got a couple big hits in the playoffs, but he was basically league average last year (.258 EQA) and it was the best season of his career.

A .258 EQA isn't league average for a 2B/SS. Neither is the .270 EQA Scutaro posted last year, when you adjust for the DH. But you're point about 31 year old's coming off a career best season, see Gary Matthews, Jr, is well taken.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/pecota/scutama01.php

mikev · 02-28-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

A .258 EQA isn't league average for a 2B/SS. Neither is the .270 EQA Scutaro posted last year, when you adjust for the DH. But you're point about 31 year old's coming off a career best season, see Gary Matthews, Jr, is well taken.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/pecota/scutama01.php

I was going under the assumption that .262 EQA is league average, regarldess of position.

Either way, I'm not nearly as high on him as most people. Not even close.

darkhorse · 02-28-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mikev

I was going under the assumption that .262 EQA is league average, regarldess of position.

Nah, a .260 EQA is average production leaguewide, but it's obviously going to mean a great deal of difference in value if it's Shannon Stewart performing at that level offensively versus Scutaro doing the same or better.

mikev · 02-28-2007, 04:57 PM

Kielty out for up to 6 weeks, from Rotoworld:

Bobby Kielty needs arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be sidelined for three-to-six weeks.

The A's can do without Kielty off the bench as long as Shannon Stewart is healthy. The Stewart signing had already made him a weaker $1 pick in AL-only leagues. Kielty is very effective against lefties, but it was still going to be tough to find at-bats for him.

Green & Gold Heart · 02-28-2007, 05:08 PM

Hey, at the rate we're going, Hiram Bocchachica, anyone?

Really, depth is good. DEPTH IS GOOD.

mikev · 02-28-2007, 05:15 PM

I think all this really does is improve Rule V pick Ryan Goleski's chances of sticking with the big club.

Bocachica isn't on the 40 man roster, but I'm not certain if it's full or not right now either.

mirrf · 02-28-2007, 06:17 PM

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Yea, nobody is hurt!

Is it too late to knock on wood?

Yes. The answer is yes.

mirrf · 02-28-2007, 07:20 PM

Anyone know who's third in the depth chart for CF? If Kotsay and Bradley are down at the same time, who plays center?

Green & Gold Heart · 02-28-2007, 09:59 PM

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Anyone know who's third in the depth chart for CF? If Kotsay and Bradley are down at the same time, who plays center?

My guess is Swisher. I know he doesn't seem like the CF type but he played there quite a bit in the minors and college.

Qwerty75 · 03-01-2007, 01:06 AM

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My guess is Swisher. I know he doesn't seem like the CF type but he played there quite a bit in the minors and college.

Doesn't sound like a good #3. Swisher has supposedly added 20+ lbs. of muscle over the offseason. Can't help his range in the OF.

mikev · 03-01-2007, 11:41 AM

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Doesn't sound like a good #3. Swisher has supposedly added 20+ lbs. of muscle over the offseason. Can't help his range in the OF.

Swisher also lost over 20lbs last year due to illness.

Faroo6 · 03-01-2007, 06:54 PM

Well at least the offense has showed up so far today, too bad the pitching didn't.

mikev · 03-01-2007, 08:07 PM

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Well at least the offense has showed up so far today, too bad the pitching didn't.

I can't say I'm excited about Scott Dunn or Jason Windsor at this point [/smallsamplesize]

mirrf · 03-05-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandathletics.com

Duke hurting: Righty reliever Justin Duchscherer has yet to appear in a Cactus League game and hasn't thrown at all since Feb. 28. On Sunday, MLB.com learned that in addition to still being a bit weakened by a flu bug that swept through the A's clubhouse early in the week, Duchscherer has tendinitis in his elbow.

Aack. When asked when will Duke pitch, The article quoted Geren "Probably within a day or two. Soon."

You gotta love the A's depth, they'll need it this year.

mikev · 03-05-2007, 03:39 PM

As long as it's not his back, I'm good.

mirrf · 03-07-2007, 11:52 PM

Kotsay to have back surgery. -Out for 3 months. At least we're getting the injury bug out of the way.

mikev · 03-08-2007, 01:06 AM

What a damn joke. Shoulda gotten checked out as soon as the season was over so it would have been ready for this year.

Green & Gold Heart · 03-08-2007, 11:51 AM

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What a damn joke. Shoulda gotten checked out as soon as the season was over so it would have been ready for this year.

Totally. But, better to do it now than in the middle of the season.

Looks like Goleski will make the team for sure.

02-28-2007, 04:57 PM	#26
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,014	Kielty out for up to 6 weeks, from Rotoworld: Bobby Kielty needs arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be sidelined for three-to-six weeks. The A's can do without Kielty off the bench as long as Shannon Stewart is healthy. The Stewart signing had already made him a weaker $1 pick in AL-only leagues. Kielty is very effective against lefties, but it was still going to be tough to find at-bats for him. __________________ Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and Oakland Oaks GM

02-28-2007, 05:15 PM	#28
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,014	I think all this really does is improve Rule V pick Ryan Goleski's chances of sticking with the big club. Bocachica isn't on the 40 man roster, but I'm not certain if it's full or not right now either. __________________ Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and Oakland Oaks GM

03-05-2007, 03:39 PM	#37
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,014	As long as it's not his back, I'm good. __________________ Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and Oakland Oaks GM

03-08-2007, 01:06 AM	#39
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,014	What a damn joke. Shoulda gotten checked out as soon as the season was over so it would have been ready for this year. __________________ Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and Oakland Oaks GM

02-28-2007, 05:08 PM	#27
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Hey, at the rate we're going, Hiram Bocchachica, anyone? Really, depth is good. DEPTH IS GOOD.

02-28-2007, 07:20 PM	#30
mirrf All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 1,849	Anyone know who's third in the depth chart for CF? If Kotsay and Bradley are down at the same time, who plays center?