Comments on: Gabe Gross quotes, other leftovers from busy A’s Monday

By: larry hamilton

larry hamilton — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:00:11 +0000

All of the trades so far are for players who hit under 240/ Why don’t we get the kids from the Stockton Ports hell they can hit 240. Oakland gets worse ever year. I miss going rounds with Oski but now there is nothing to fight about.

By: D W

D W — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:59:34 +0000

It would be beyond incredible if the 2010 A’s played the role of the 2008 Rays. Most prognosticators are keeping the A’s in the cellar, due to the Angels’ same depth, the Rangers’ division possibility, and the M’s continuing improvement. Of course, thanks to the AL’s No. 1 rivalry, the only way for the A’s to enter the postseason is by winning the West. Then, they must overtake both the Red Sox & Yankees. Shall we tell Gabe Gross we’re not worthy if his hopes come true?

By: dale

dale — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:56:38 +0000

The A’s need to unload some of these players and go after a big bat there are several out there that teams are shopping and the A’s have the players to get them why they dont im puzzled the west is open for any team this year.

By: Joe Stiglich

Joe Stiglich — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:42:14 +0000

With Gross in the picture, I’m not sure I see Fox breaking camp w/the team. When he was first acquired, I thought it was a given he’d stick. But looking at the numbers, I think he’ll have to force his way into a spot w/a great spring. He has minor league options remaining, so they could stash him at Triple-A.

Chavez obviously makes the team provided he’s healthy. I’m not sure who Patterson would bump if the A’s want to keep him. The ‘X’ factor is injuries, as always. Chavez is a question mark, and Coco Crisp (with two surgically repaired shoulders) is a question mark. Spots could open up for Patterson and Fox that we can’t foresee right now…

By: John

John — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:19:45 +0000

Will somebody tell me how Jake Fox fits in with all of this?

By: Fred

Fred — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:57:40 +0000

Joe,

If Eric Patterson makes the Opening Day roster, where does that leave Chavez and Fox? I’m assuming Powell, Rosales, and Gross all have backup spots locked up.