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Ben Sheets is availableBrandon McCarthy may be out for the year. Oakland has a lot of good pitchers but the injuries are starting become too much. It really hurts the possibility of trades. Tyson Ross also went on the DL. He was Braden's replacement.
At least you didn't mention Justin Duschererer.Ben Sheets is availableBrandon McCarthy may be out for the year. Oakland has a lot of good pitchers but the injuries are starting become too much. It really hurts the possibility of trades. Tyson Ross also went on the DL. He was Braden's replacement.
Bob Geren, journeyman catcher, 842 career PAs, .233/.283/.349 Bob Melvin journeyman catcher, 2095 career PAs, .233/.268/.337 Meet the new boss...
The problem is, with how cheap A's ownership is, could they get someone better? Beane's been decidedly mediocre, but I feel he's the best the A's can get with the pathetic ownership. If he just stops trying to emulate the owner of the other franchise in the Coliseum and stops the constant meddling with the manager (which he made easier by hiring his 'friend' Geren), it might turn him back into the Elite GM he was in the 90's.'Limp Ditka said:
He's not only a good ball player but seems to be a good guy as well. When he was in AAA he was the life of the dugout. Very happy guy that was easy to talk to.Jemile Weeks
It's been years since I saw a game at the stadium. There will be plenty of scalpers to buy tickets from. You should have absolutely no problem buying a ticket at the last minute. It can't be a bad idea to get drunk before watching the A's play. Can't remember the name of places to go after. I would generally head back home for local bars or head over to SF. I wouldn't worry about being stabbed outside the stadium but it's not an area with a lot of options. If you're actually going to stay in the area, I'd listen to Eephus and stay in the city across the bay. I'm no Giants fan but SF is my home town and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. And there is a lot to do/see. Unless you just need a place to sleep for a few hours before heading out, skip staying in Oakland.As far as places to sit, behind home plate in the MVP section is always the best. The price iirc was around $40 (though that was years ago). If you want to go cheaper and just want to have some fun, join the fans in the left field bleachers. That's a fun bunch. From the banjo guy to some weird dude always passing out jolly ranchers to the flag wavers, they're amongst my favorite bleacher bums of any stadium I've been to.So I'm heading to the A's vs Twins game on Saturday. I have never been to the stadium so could use some tips.Plan to buy tickets from a scalper or if that fails at the ticket window. There is a brew fest going on before the game at the stadium. Anyone ever attend? Is it worth it. Beer is good.Would like to stay under $40 a ticket. What is the best place to sit?Any recommendations on bars and hotels that are near the stadium and also have a low chance of getting shanked? ThanksGo Twins
Yeah, DeJesus, Willingham, Crisp and McCarthy would bring a windfall.
They should all be type b guys. If you don't think the players you're being offered are worth a damn then it makes sense to let them finish out the year (hope for a miracle!) and when they sign elsewhere just hope the draft turns out nicely.Yeah, DeJesus, Willingham, Crisp and McCarthy would bring a windfall.
No need to sugarcoat things. It's a horrible craphole of a stadium. Glad you had fun.We sat in the MVP section right behind the Twins dugout. It was fun close to the action Twins played like carp and lost. Not the best stadium but another one of my list.
One of the A's owners just came out and ripped the McCourts.
No need to sugarcoat things. It's a horrible craphole of a stadium. Glad you had fun.We sat in the MVP section right behind the Twins dugout. It was fun close to the action Twins played like carp and lost. Not the best stadium but another one of my list.
Wasn't Wolff mentioned as one of the possible buyers of the Dodgers?
Yes. He has denied being an interested buyer but I think most informed A's fans (and baseball fans in general) know he is full of it and would jump at the chance to buy the Dodgers.He also lives in Los Angeles.No need to sugarcoat things. It's a horrible craphole of a stadium. Glad you had fun.We sat in the MVP section right behind the Twins dugout. It was fun close to the action Twins played like carp and lost. Not the best stadium but another one of my list.
OK yeah it's not a good place.No need to sugarcoat things. It's a horrible craphole of a stadium. Glad you had fun.We sat in the MVP section right behind the Twins dugout. It was fun close to the action Twins played like carp and lost. Not the best stadium but another one of my list.
But yeah it was a good time.
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I'd prefer to see him stay but I'll wish him well and move on easily enough should he leave. Some A's fans want him gone. I'd be interested in seeing what he can piece together with a budget and a ballpark that doesn't send free agents away screaming.
