Comments on: The “Swingin’” A’s

By: English Teacher

English Teacher — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:13:57 +0000

On another note, the “Swingin’ A’s” has already been used for a greater time in Oakland Athletic’s history dating back to the great teams of 1972-1974. A time when the players would fight the other team as well as themselves. A team where the players banded together in rebellion towards their owner Charles O. Finley

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:07:23 +0000

Bob Geren is a terrible manager. The A’s also have to many slow 240 hitters.

T. Buck and Sweeney are No.# 4 outfielders, Cust is a DH. Chavez and Oldmar are washed up and have been for a few years. Bobby Crosby should be out oof basball or playing in the minors.

The pitching is far to young and inexperienced, there is no leadoff hitter, no team speed, the outfielders move like trucks.

The A’s are not a very athletic team, with a bum manager

By: Bee

Bee — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:53:30 +0000

Hey, guys, Geren may not have had much of a choice in the 14th inning. And Giese had pitched 2 good innings before hand. It doesn’t look good that Giese has given up two walk-off in extras, but it’s early. Give the team and Giese a chance. Also, the A’s usually start off slow–maybe not quite this slow–so check back in June and see where they are. Then you can bitch.

By: Oakland Sí

Oakland Sí — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:51:48 +0000

Geren may be concerned with overuse of his bullpen…that might help account for his apparently leaving in struggling starters or even relievers a bit too long.

By: Marc

Marc — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:06:31 +0000

Is it just me or has Geren had a tendency to leave a declining pitcher out there for about 2 too many batters?

By: Michael M

Michael M — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:44:28 +0000

It’s April, it’s gonna happen. I don’t like losing to the Yankees either but it’s nothing to get into a twist over. There’s a long season ahead.

By: John in Columbus

John in Columbus — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:57:12 +0000

Giambi, Garciaparra, and Chavez (throw in Cust) — these are old war horses who aren’t fearsome anymore. Look up ugly journeyman, and you’ll find these guys. I’m actually surprised the A’s have 4 homeruns. 70-92 this season.

By: kyle

kyle — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:45:49 +0000

or DAN GIESE. I can’t spell. Long day

By: kyle

kyle — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:41:34 +0000

Note to Robert Geren. Do not pitch DAN GRIESE. We suck.

By: Oakland Sí

Oakland Sí — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:40:39 +0000

well, in fairness Cabrera was not signed for his power hitting, but rather for his above average defense and consistently respectable offense.

Was Beane being overly optimistic that Giambi wasn’t on the decline that 38-year olds are often prone to, or that Nomar would — uncharacteristically for the past few years — actually be healthy enough to play regularly? You’d have to think that Chavez would take some time to actually be productive offensively (if indeed he has anything left after such serious injuries and surgeries).