Official 2007 Oakland A's Thread - Page 24

mikev · 05-21-2007, 08:24 PM

Because all the other teams are dumb.

At his current production, over 162 games Cust would have:

532 AB
139 R
150 H
23 2B
93 HR
231 RBI
185 BB (look out Bonds!)
243 SO (look out Dunn!)

darkhorse · 05-22-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mikev

Because all the other teams are dumb.

If the man who employed Ken Macha for four years is so smart, why did he let Cust languish in the minors for 10 years and 1,089 games.

Joshv02 · 05-22-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwerty75

Anyone know why Cust never got a chance with the O's? He had a .870-ish OPS in 73 ABs in 2003, but was sent back down to AAA for 2004. Some comments on BTF said that he wasn't showing as much power for the O's AAA affiliate as he had been before then. I'm sort of wondering who did the O's decide to play in the corner-OF positions, 1B, and DH ahead of Cust in 2004?

Btw, Jack proceeded to have his worst AAA season in 2004, ensuring a few more years in the minors before his recent breakthrough:

Cust's major- and minor-league numbers:
http://www.thebaseballcube.com/playe...ack-Cust.shtml

Cust is horrific looking - he can't run at all and he can't play defense. Think of Matt Stairs with broken legs. When he played for the O's, there was a particularly memorable base running mistake that really cemented his reputation.

So, without hiting significantly better than average, he isn't particularly valuable. He isn't as good as he's shown thus far, but a .280/.380/.480 line is not out of the question, and that is worthwhile at DH.

rem · 05-22-2007, 03:48 PM

I don't think Cust is that bad of a runner. He got a bad rep when he tripped against the Yankees; but the third base coach was indecisive and it cost Cust.

Joshv02 · 05-22-2007, 03:50 PM

Ohh, I think he looks horrible. I agree that the Yankees play really gave him a worse rep than he deserved, though.

darkhorse · 05-22-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshv02

So, without hiting significantly better than average, he isn't particularly valuable. He isn't as good as he's shown thus far, but a .280/.380/.480 line is not out of the question, and that is worthwhile at DH.

It's worthwhile at dh, too.

Joshv02 · 05-22-2007, 04:27 PM

dh, you bat 1.000/1.000/4.000 in my book.

darkhorse · 05-22-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshv02

dh, you bat 1.000/1.000/4.000 in my book.

mikev · 05-22-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

If the man who employed Ken Macha for four years is so smart, why did he let Cust languish in the minors for 10 years and 1,089 games.

Only 1 of those seasons was in Oakland's system, and it was 2005 when Dan Johnson was getting his shot at first base.

darkhorse · 05-24-2007, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mikev

Only 1 of those seasons was in Oakland's system, and it was 2005 when Dan Johnson was getting his shot at first base.

That was kinda my point.

mikev · 05-24-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

That was kinda my point.

I think he left as a 6 year minor league FA or something.

Oh look, Connor Robertson to the DL with a broken thumb.

The A's now have 11 players currently on the disabled list. Awesome.

Faroo6 · 05-25-2007, 10:13 PM

This just in........Dan Haren is really good.

mikev · 05-25-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Faroo6

This just in........Dan Haren is really good.

And Bob Geren shouldn't have pulled him after 7 with only 92 pitches.

darkhorse · 05-26-2007, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Faroo6

This just in........Dan Haren is really good.

Haren leads all MLB pitchers in VORP at 28.1.

Odd that a young pitcher this good playing for a strong organization is only 2 games above .500 for his career.

Even if Daric Barton never pans out, the Haren/Mulder deal will steal.....erm...still be an absolute pwning of Jocketty by Beane.

darkhorse · 05-26-2007, 03:13 PM

dola,

Do ya think Beane feels bad about fleecing former pupil J.P. Ricciardi by acquiring Chad Gaudin, currently 13th in MLB in VORP, for OF Dustin Majewski, aged 25 and batting .229 at AA.

mikev · 05-26-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

dola,

Do ya think Beane feels bad about fleecing former pupil J.P. Ricciardi by acquiring Chad Gaudin, currently 13th in MLB in VORP, for OF Dustin Majewski, aged 25 and batting .229 at AA.

No, that makes up for giving them Ted Lilly for Bobby Kielty.

darkhorse · 05-27-2007, 01:10 PM

Interesting that the top Buck in the AL resides in KC. Would be quite an upgrade over the 14 million dollar man.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/dt/buckjo01.php

Joshv02 · 05-29-2007, 07:28 AM

What does Buck have to do with the A's? He was a former Stros prospect, no?

darkhorse · 05-29-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshv02

What does Buck have to do with the A's? He was a former Stros prospect, no?

True. Posting about a player named Buck in an A's thread is a travisty.

Green & Gold Heart · 05-29-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshv02

What does Buck have to do with the A's? He was a former Stros prospect, no?

It was more about a knock on Jason Kendall.

05-21-2007, 08:24 PM	#461
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,014	Because all the other teams are dumb. At his current production, over 162 games Cust would have: 532 AB 139 R 150 H 23 2B 93 HR 231 RBI 185 BB (look out Bonds!) 243 SO (look out Dunn!) __________________ Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and Oakland Oaks GM

05-22-2007, 03:48 PM	#464
rem Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, Md. Posts: 5,024	I don't think Cust is that bad of a runner. He got a bad rep when he tripped against the Yankees; but the third base coach was indecisive and it cost Cust. __________________ OTBA: Washington Filibusters CLBR: Minnesota Twins 2005 Winner of LL's Pick the Loser Contest! - 15-0 Last edited by rem; 05-22-2007 at 06:17 PM.

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Joshv02 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: , " Posts: 3,082	Ohh, I think he looks horrible. I agree that the Yankees play really gave him a worse rep than he deserved, though. __________________ Brookline Maccabees. RIP

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Joshv02 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: , " Posts: 3,082	dh, you bat 1.000/1.000/4.000 in my book. __________________ Brookline Maccabees. RIP

05-26-2007, 03:13 PM	#475
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	dola, Do ya think Beane feels bad about fleecing former pupil J.P. Ricciardi by acquiring Chad Gaudin, currently 13th in MLB in VORP, for OF Dustin Majewski, aged 25 and batting .229 at AA. __________________ "The Human Torch was denied a bank loan."

05-27-2007, 01:10 PM	#477
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	Interesting that the top Buck in the AL resides in KC. Would be quite an upgrade over the 14 million dollar man. http://www.baseballprospectus.com/dt/buckjo01.php __________________ "The Human Torch was denied a bank loan." Last edited by darkhorse; 05-27-2007 at 01:13 PM.

05-29-2007, 07:28 AM	#478
Joshv02 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: , " Posts: 3,082	What does Buck have to do with the A's? He was a former Stros prospect, no? __________________ Brookline Maccabees. RIP