Comments on: A’s and Angels — two teams going opposite directions http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2012/05/14/as-and-angels-two-teams-going-opposite-directions/ Tue, 21 May 2013 05:09:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: marc http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2012/05/14/as-and-angels-two-teams-going-opposite-directions/comment-page-1/#comment-18338 marc Wed, 16 May 2012 13:57:11 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=4297#comment-18338 Thanks for the insight Joe, well said. I’m of the opinion that the A’s bats will begin to heat up and they are not leaving the wildcard race. Iv’e had about enough Suzuki, I wouldn’t pick that option up. His hitting his regressed significantly and his arm is lousy. Go A’s!

]]> By: Joe Stiglich http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2012/05/14/as-and-angels-two-teams-going-opposite-directions/comment-page-1/#comment-18310 Joe Stiglich Wed, 16 May 2012 00:07:37 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=4297#comment-18310 Stan, part of that depends on whether they continue to pitch well. Obviously, when their offense is doing nada, they have to be near-perfect on the mound. Homers help when you’re a low-average team, and while the A’s aren’t mashers, they’re hitting homers at a much better rate than last season. … These guys can steal bases and get in scoring position. But can they find a way to drive runners in?

]]> By: Joe Stiglich http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2012/05/14/as-and-angels-two-teams-going-opposite-directions/comment-page-1/#comment-18309 Joe Stiglich Tue, 15 May 2012 23:45:13 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=4297#comment-18309 I haven’t seen Norris a whole lot myself except for spring training, but the A’s like this kid a lot. Bob Melvin knew he was a good hitting prospect, but during the spring, he raved that he thought Norris showed great potential defensively as well. And that’s coming from a former catcher himself. Thing is, they probably want him to develop more, and if they bring him up to replace Recker as the backup, he’s not going to play a whole lot. And minor league playing time might be more important right now.

But he’s one to keep watching. We know the A’s find a way to open up opportunities for young players they make trades for. Perhaps the juicier long-term question is how (or if) Norris’ development might impact whether the A’s hold on to Kurt Suzuki, who is signed through 2013 with a club option for ’14 …

]]> By: Stan http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2012/05/14/as-and-angels-two-teams-going-opposite-directions/comment-page-1/#comment-18302 Stan Tue, 15 May 2012 15:09:15 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=4297#comment-18302 The A’s have a team BA OF .218,and a winning record? How long can that last?

]]> By: marc http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2012/05/14/as-and-angels-two-teams-going-opposite-directions/comment-page-1/#comment-18295 marc Tue, 15 May 2012 13:59:58 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=4297#comment-18295 Joe, what’s thw word on Derek Norris? Recker has been very unimpressive and I would love to see Norris get his shot behind the dish. His offensive numbers are very good. How is Norris’s defense and game calling? Thanks.

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