Comments on: A’s reach the halfway point — what’s in store from here?

By: zgoddbap

zgoddbap — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:20:09 +0000

Mark I agree with you about Harden. What a nice lift he could bring. I have always liked him, and he is very good when healthy.But as you know he is rarely healthy. We A’S fans are due something good, maybe this is it.

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:04:59 +0000

Much of the optimism really depends on tonight. I’d love to see Harden contribute more than just one or two starts in the second half. He has a better career ERA than Cliff Lee, but is never on the field. Given the injuries to Braden and Anderson he can give a huge lift to the rotation.

By: DKnight007

DKnight007 — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:55:30 +0000

Hmm. I would like to see Beane do something different and actually be a slight buyer. I think the A’s should take advantage of the messed up situation with the Dodgers and try and trade for some of their talent.

I would go after Matt Kemp and see if they can trade two minor leaguers and maybe Barton or Willingham?

Matt Kemp would bring a a solid right hand bat in the middle of the A’s lineup!

By: zgoddbap

zgoddbap — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:58:57 +0000

Now we let the Marlins take two out of three, at home.
Wesley, I envy you. I have tried to watch other teams and I’m just not able to get into it if its not the A’S. Drag for me, but it has been like this since 1973.

By: wesley strzegowski

wesley strzegowski — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:55:06 +0000

This will be my last message. Today’s loss confirmed that this year’s team is beyond hope. I wish die hard fans the best.

Wes the east coast fan who has lost his loyalty to a once great organization. There is no A’s pride in this team.

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:38:12 +0000

Why is Chris Carter sitting on the bench while hitless wonders like Conner Jackson and Matsui are playing, it’s totally ridiculous.

Also is Billy Beane retarded or what, it’s clear to anyone watching the team that it needs a power bat or two. The A’s have great starting pitching with surplus, why is Beane sitting on pitching while the team has NO hitting.

Beane never built a winner, it had to be his underlings who have since been hired elsewhere throughout the league.

By: wesley strzegowski

wesley strzegowski — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:06:33 +0000

Zgoddbag, you captured my inner feelings: “I’m faithful to this team, but they are testing the limits.”

So boring with the offense and with no signs of improvement ahead. Reminds me of a high school team…they make easy outs and can’t hit in the clutch. That is why I’m watching the met’s rebound with hitting and passion to win.

By: zgoddbap

zgoddbap — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:01:58 +0000

I say try to salvage this year. we are not that far out of first place, considering 81 games are still to be played. I just hate the thought of once again (in june)having to look down the road to next year.
Obviously a couple of additions would have to be made.
This current team is just SO boring.
I’m faithful to this team, but they are testing the limits.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:08:25 +0000

Hoping Dejesus, Jackson, and Fuentes are traded for useful pieces and Tyson Ross is traded for Yonder Alonso. Then with the A’s top 5 pick they land a legitimate middle of the order hitter and future franchise player.

By: Jan K Oski

Jan K Oski — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:59:49 +0000

Well said, gents. I’m glad I only paid for one game this year. I thought Melvin wasn’t going to play favorites, but Crisp is still doing nothing in the 3rd spot. If Melvin doesn’t try a new face there and at the 4th spot, I’m going to think he is that other Bob in disguise…