Report: A’s talking with outfielder Gabe Gross
By Joe Stiglich
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
in Uncategorized.
Just when it appears things might go quiet on the A’s front, they’re linked to another player. Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reports Oakland and free agent outfielder Gabe Gross are talking seriously about a one-year deal. The left-handed hitting Gross, 30, supposedly would be an option off the bench against right-handed pitchers.
This speculation has me scratching my head much as the Johnny Damon talk does. I’m not sure the A’s have a need for another outfielder, particularly if they’re serious about keeping opportunities open for a young guy like Michael Taylor. Gross hit .227 with six homers and 36 RBI in 282 at-bats last year for Tampa Bay. He started 67 games in right field.
GM Billy Beane said earlier this week that a utility infielder was the next need the team might address. He also praised his current crop of outfielders, particularly right fielder Ryan Sweeney. But I’ve learned not to count anything out this winter w/this team …
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January 30th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
uh, one question . . . why? this guy has vorp all over him. you can’t tell me that he’s a better option than what you may already have on your bench or someone whose currently in the system? somewhere travis buck is shedding a tear and aaron cunningham is breathing a sigh of relief.
January 30th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Maybe the A’s are mistaken and think they’re getting Wayne Gross!
January 31st, 2010 at 6:58 am
I have recently heard that A’s are considering changing their name to the “Oakland Outfielders”.
January 31st, 2010 at 9:13 am
Just what the A’s need, another .227 hitter.
January 31st, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Nice call Raiderb
Wayne Gross was playing 3B at the first A’s game I attended as a kid …
February 1st, 2010 at 10:00 am
Travis must have done something really terrible. Gabe Gross is nothing. No glove. No bat. Michael Taylor isn’t ready? My brain hurts.