Comments on: A’s let Eric Chavez go, pick up options on Mark Ellis and Coco Crisp; Angels doubleheader on tap next season

By: Steven Harmon

Steven Harmon — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 04:21:09 +0000

Boy, if the A’s could start a trend, it would be something the game could give back to fans, who have paid so much over the last 20 years in skyrocketing ticket and concession prices. Unfortunately, this wonderful idea is rooted in the A’s desperate attendance problems, and teams with a stable fan base likely won’t be tempted.

By: Joe Stiglich

Joe Stiglich — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:43:09 +0000

That’s my understanding … One ticket. Two games.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:05:05 +0000

So for the Twin Bill you only need one Ticket?

By: warafan

warafan — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:09:15 +0000

Chavy give Acupuncture a chance to fix your shoulder… Try diff. Acupuncturist they are not a same out there…Ellis is brought back / to provide leadership / work ethics…

By: Son of Hendu

Son of Hendu — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:44:56 +0000

Most people who steal that kind of money are in jail. Good luck Chavy.

By: BornInOakland

BornInOakland — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:22:29 +0000

Wow, an honest to goodness Doubleheader in the Summertime? Got to love that.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:54:05 +0000

I’m all for it. Thursday nights don’t bring out big crowds. When is the last time there was a scheduled doubleheader in MLB?

By: scott no2

scott no2 — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:22:01 +0000

I’ll see if I can spend 6+ hrs of my day watching baseball. I don’t think my wife will like it.

By: Angry A's Fan

Angry A's Fan — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:04:40 +0000

Please stay healthy, Coco. If he does and can play a full season based on what he did in 75 games last season he’ll be a bargain this season. But I think his speed now in the fold and Pennington a SB threat, perhaps it’s time to deal Raijai as part of a package for more a power hitter. I just don’t see the A’s overpaying for a free agent -most free agents are- and an aging slugger at a cheap rate won’t make a difference. I think the A’s window to do something special begins now. There’s no way this franchise will pay the big bucks down the line for Cahill, Anderson and Gio. Those three plus Braden would make for a rotation comparable to what the Giants threw out this postseason. But the A’s need offense. I’m OK with Suzuki behind the plate, Barton at first, Pennington at SS and Kouzmanoff at 3B. Carter should be in the lineup somewhere, and with Coco locked in center the A’s need a RF and DH. As much as I like Sweeney, he doesn’t drive in enough runs to be an everyday player. I wonder if Beane could swing a deal with Cleveland to get Shin-Choo Choo (.300, 22 HR, 90 RBI). Since Ellis is back for at least another year, maybe Adrian Cardenas, Mazzaro and Raijai can be part of a package to get Choo. In terms of free agents, I wonder if Adam LaRoche is a reasonable target as a DH. He drove in 100 runs last season with 25 HR and a .300 average. He made $4.5 million last year. Just hoping the A’s go for it to an extent while not giving up any of the top four pitchers.

By: crister

crister — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:50:58 +0000

yea, doubleheaders… now if only they’d sprinkle in a few more throughout the season to shorten the season and not have to play the world series in november. create a taxi squad roster spot or two for extra pitching for those particular days that won’t cost an option or count against the 40-man roster and there you go.

man, what a total bummer about chavez. talk about the aching promise of what should have been. after that marte pitch that broke his hand, it was all just down hill for him. i wonder if it will ever be answered if his health issues were all a cascading affect from that moment or if the guy was just brittle after all. up till then, he had quite a few seasons under his belt of almost playing every day. whatever the case may be, it’s still kind of sad.