startin a fresh thread...i know we have way more Giants fans here but the A's gotta get love too. props to Andrew Bailey on the ROY award, nice to have a good closer to build a pitching staff around.
so here's some news
According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, Marco Scutaro turned down a more lucrative offer from the A's when he signed with the Red Sox.
Scutaro inked a two-year deal with Boston on Friday that contains $12.5 million in guaranteed money and another $3-6 million in option money for 2012. Oakland offered him "slightly" more, according to Rosenthal's sources, but the 34-year-old shortstop liked the idea of playing in Boston and for a contender.
kinda interesting that they went after Scutaro after letting him go.
The Tigers have had talks this winter with the representatives for shortstop Bobby Crosby, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck.
Crosby, 29, hit a disappointing .223/.295/.357 this past season but he's a decent enough defender and isn't much worse offensively than the Tigers' 2009 shortstop, Adam Everett. Crosby, who hit 22 home runs in his rookie season, may do well with a change of scenery. The Pirates and Rockies have also shown some level of interest in the infielder.
supposedly there are several teams, including the Red Sox, interested in Crosby for his defensive upside. and they think he'll hit way better with a new team in a new ballpark.
Athletics acquired INF/OF Jake Fox, 2B Aaron Miles and $1 million from the Cubs for RHP Jeff Gray, RHP Ronny Morla and INF/OF Matt Spencer.
Fox, 27, hit .259/.311/.468 with 11 homers, 12 doubles and 44 RBI in 216 at-bats this past season for the Cubs. He was buried on the depth chart in Chicago and should find more playing time in Oakland. That said, he's not much of an upgrade over Jack Cust at the DH position or Eric Chavez at third base. Oakland GM Billy Beane must be banking on another Chavez injury. The $1 million provided by the Cubs will help cover the remaining salary of the offensively- and defensively-inept Miles, who was basically a throw-in.
Athletics agreed to terms with RHP Joey Devine on a one-year, $560,000 contract.
The 26-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in April, missing the entire season. He posted a 0.59 ERA over 45 2/3 innings in 2008. Devine hopes to be ready for the start of spring training.
The A's have offered arbitration to free agent Justin Duchscherer.
Duchscherer, a Type B free agent, has already drawn interest from multiple clubs this season and is unlikely to accept the offer of arbitration from Oakland. He went 10-8 with a 2.54 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 22 starts in 2008 but missed all of the 2009 season with injury and depression issues. The A's will gain a supplemental round draft pick if (or when) he signs on elsewhere.
very smart considering many teams want Duke right now.
According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, the Mets are one team 'believed to have considered' acquiring Jack Cust.
Cust, 30, could earn roughly $4-5 million in arbitration this winter, so the Athletics may consider a trade instead of simply non-tendering him. He batted .240/.356/.417 with 25 homers and 70 RBI in 2009, but ranks well below-average in the outfield. Cust was primarily used as a designated hitter in 2009, but also saw time in right field. Though the cost to acquire him would be low, Rubin thinks he would fit best in Seattle or Texas.
Athletics signed INF Dallas McPherson to a minor league contract.
The deal comes with an invitation to spring training. McPherson, who at one time was a highly touted prospect, has battled injuries throughout his career and is now 29 years old. He has 150 home runs and a .586 career slugging percentage in 608 minor league games but also carries a lousy .245/.298/.458 career batting line on the major league level.
General manager Billy Beane doesn't plan to be active in the free agent market.
"We're going to look at young players to fill spots, first and foremost," Beane said, with an eye towards top prospects Brett Wallace and Chris Carter. "If those players we'd like to acquire aren't obtainable, we'll consider bringing in guys who can hold the positions down. We're going to stay disciplined and try to do everything we can to fill those spots with young players." Beane would consider re-signing Justin Duchscherer or Adam Kennedy, but will let them entertain offers on the open market first. Such a strategy would effectively squash the chances of a Miguel Tejada or Carlos Delgado landing in Oakland.
so here's some news
According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, Marco Scutaro turned down a more lucrative offer from the A's when he signed with the Red Sox.
Scutaro inked a two-year deal with Boston on Friday that contains $12.5 million in guaranteed money and another $3-6 million in option money for 2012. Oakland offered him "slightly" more, according to Rosenthal's sources, but the 34-year-old shortstop liked the idea of playing in Boston and for a contender.
kinda interesting that they went after Scutaro after letting him go.
The Tigers have had talks this winter with the representatives for shortstop Bobby Crosby, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck.
Crosby, 29, hit a disappointing .223/.295/.357 this past season but he's a decent enough defender and isn't much worse offensively than the Tigers' 2009 shortstop, Adam Everett. Crosby, who hit 22 home runs in his rookie season, may do well with a change of scenery. The Pirates and Rockies have also shown some level of interest in the infielder.
supposedly there are several teams, including the Red Sox, interested in Crosby for his defensive upside. and they think he'll hit way better with a new team in a new ballpark.
Athletics acquired INF/OF Jake Fox, 2B Aaron Miles and $1 million from the Cubs for RHP Jeff Gray, RHP Ronny Morla and INF/OF Matt Spencer.
Fox, 27, hit .259/.311/.468 with 11 homers, 12 doubles and 44 RBI in 216 at-bats this past season for the Cubs. He was buried on the depth chart in Chicago and should find more playing time in Oakland. That said, he's not much of an upgrade over Jack Cust at the DH position or Eric Chavez at third base. Oakland GM Billy Beane must be banking on another Chavez injury. The $1 million provided by the Cubs will help cover the remaining salary of the offensively- and defensively-inept Miles, who was basically a throw-in.
Athletics agreed to terms with RHP Joey Devine on a one-year, $560,000 contract.
The 26-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in April, missing the entire season. He posted a 0.59 ERA over 45 2/3 innings in 2008. Devine hopes to be ready for the start of spring training.
The A's have offered arbitration to free agent Justin Duchscherer.
Duchscherer, a Type B free agent, has already drawn interest from multiple clubs this season and is unlikely to accept the offer of arbitration from Oakland. He went 10-8 with a 2.54 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 22 starts in 2008 but missed all of the 2009 season with injury and depression issues. The A's will gain a supplemental round draft pick if (or when) he signs on elsewhere.
very smart considering many teams want Duke right now.
According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, the Mets are one team 'believed to have considered' acquiring Jack Cust.
Cust, 30, could earn roughly $4-5 million in arbitration this winter, so the Athletics may consider a trade instead of simply non-tendering him. He batted .240/.356/.417 with 25 homers and 70 RBI in 2009, but ranks well below-average in the outfield. Cust was primarily used as a designated hitter in 2009, but also saw time in right field. Though the cost to acquire him would be low, Rubin thinks he would fit best in Seattle or Texas.
Athletics signed INF Dallas McPherson to a minor league contract.
The deal comes with an invitation to spring training. McPherson, who at one time was a highly touted prospect, has battled injuries throughout his career and is now 29 years old. He has 150 home runs and a .586 career slugging percentage in 608 minor league games but also carries a lousy .245/.298/.458 career batting line on the major league level.
General manager Billy Beane doesn't plan to be active in the free agent market.
"We're going to look at young players to fill spots, first and foremost," Beane said, with an eye towards top prospects Brett Wallace and Chris Carter. "If those players we'd like to acquire aren't obtainable, we'll consider bringing in guys who can hold the positions down. We're going to stay disciplined and try to do everything we can to fill those spots with young players." Beane would consider re-signing Justin Duchscherer or Adam Kennedy, but will let them entertain offers on the open market first. Such a strategy would effectively squash the chances of a Miguel Tejada or Carlos Delgado landing in Oakland.
