Comments on: A’s non-tender Jack Cust, he becomes free agent

By: Jan K Oski

Jan K Oski — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:27:43 +0000

No more Cust! The A’s don’t need one dimensional players as they’re rebuilding. Dumping the fat wiffer is the best move that Beane has made in years.

By: jstiglich

jstiglich — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:25:49 +0000

You’re on the right train of thought, Si … It’s not out of the question he could return. But the only way it happens is if the A’s can’t find the power hitter(s) they want in free agency, and Cust doesn’t get the interest he hopes to find. Then you figure he would have to sign for right around his ’09 salary (at best). … I think the A’s are willing to shell out some cash — but they’re looking for a player who hits for a little higher average and offers a better glove.

By: Oakland Sí

Oakland Sí — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:58:20 +0000

Will another club pay Cust $4 million? I wonder whether Cust might not be re-signed by the A’s anyway, but for what he earned last season – or less? There’s a glut of DH types in this offseason’s market.