So what's the general feeling of the moves the A's made this past week? I follow the A's but not the other teams in the Show. The local media all seem to like the moves, which scares me.... so wondering on what you guys think.
I think Oakland fans should be pretty happy. Not seeing anything of significance they gave up. They improved their team. Only complaint might be if you wish they spent the money on something different, but that seems to be the only serious argument. A lot depends on the health of Kazmir, but have to think they'll be a better team than last year.
Overall, I like the moves. Kazmir, along with Haren, are the best values on the FA pitching market IMO. If you're going to give Colon 1-2 years,why not give a superior pitcher who is 30 two years?
Gregerson was a straight up steal, I think. Smith was fairly expendable.
Gentry for Choice was really interesting, but clearly Oakland's looking at Gentry's blindingly good defensive numbers. Choice could back to burn Oakland, but he hasn't hit for power in two years. Still, I like that Oakland took the sure thing, and I think Texas vastly underrated him.
The Johnson one I like the least, just because of the money he's going to command. Weeks doesn't seem to be that much of a loss, but Johnson seems like he's going to be overpaid if he gets near 10 mil.
