Comments on: Some thoughts on A’s potential trade for Chone Figgins

By: Joe Stiglich

Joe Stiglich — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:30:24 +0000

Now I’m hungry after reading your comment. Then again, I’m a big mashed potatoes fan.

By: BillyMartin58

BillyMartin58 — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:50:35 +0000

Unless there is something about Kouzmanoff that the A’s brass are not revealing, this deal makes no sense. The A’s cannot justify this deal from a defensive, offensive or contractual standpoint. I believe Kouzmanoff will be an outstnading hitter from the 6th or 7th spot in the lineup and the A’s will be more than happy that this trade never materialized. Kouz is mashed potatoes that does well next to Beef (Willingham and Matsui) but as we know mashed potatoes by themselves grow old and cold…quick.

By: jerry

jerry — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:39:30 +0000

As a M’s fan I love this deal…Figgens needs to hit leadoff to be effective and we all know that Ichiro isn’t moving down in the order. He’s just a bad fit for the M’s but I do think he will bounce back this year from a down one in 2010.

By: str danmark

str danmark — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:48:18 +0000

I thought the whole point this off season was to get more pop in the lineup. 1 hr for a third baseman is riduculous, and a far cry from Beltre.

By: MC Hammer

MC Hammer — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 02:36:47 +0000

i dont like it. why are they soooo bent on getting rid of Kouz? He’s played the best 3rd we’ve seen since chavy was healthy.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:29:30 +0000

Not really sold either. Other than speed, it’s really just the same -power. And contract, and I’m not really digging it.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:10:09 +0000

I’m not sure about it. I like the speed and defense we’re getting, but Kouz’s D is solid and we’re losing some pop, which we need all we can get. Add his contract, length and age, makes it a little iffy.