Melhuse signed

by Devyn on Jan 17, 2006 12:29 PM PST

Melhuse agreed to a 1 year deal today http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20060117&c ontent_id=1296684&vkey=pr_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak

Now we have 1 player left which is Ellis. Think we'll sign him long term? I guess it all depends, Melillo should be ready in 1-2 years. And then we have converted 2b Pennington that should be here in 3 or so years.

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ellis

billy said none of the arb-eligible players will be signed to a multi-year deal in some article. hope we take care of the ellis thing soon though!

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by gotgreen on Jan 17, 2006 12:31 PM PST reply actions

In other words

Melly down, Ellie to go

by ArakSOT on Jan 17, 2006 12:35 PM PST reply actions

How Much

are we giving Melhuse? any incentives?

Representing Happy Valley.

by dbeach13 on Jan 17, 2006 12:38 PM PST reply actions

Remember two things about Ellis

Last year was the proverbial career year-- we don't know if he can repeat it or even come close.

The A's have middle-infielders rising rapidly throught their system-- Pennington and Mellilo-- and Ellis may be expendable after this year.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Jan 17, 2006 12:40 PM PST reply actions

I think there is a very good chance

that Ellis's fate this year depends on how Melillo does this year. If Melillo is strong at AA then moves up and is strong at AAA, or starts at AAA and is strong, then he will be our 2007 starting 2nd Baseman. They likely will not let him languish since he would be a heafty offensive force in the lineup.

Ellis, if he repeats his 2005 campaign but with more plate appearances, could very well be dealt in 2007 for pitching or something else.

What really hurt Ellis is Bobby Crosby, or more specifically, Bobby Crosby's shoulder.

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by Zonis on Jan 17, 2006 1:14 PM PST reply actions

what about Pennington

I know hes at short right now but Crosby isnt going anywhere for a long time.

Do you think he could be what the A's have in mind long term at 2B instead of Melillo?

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by pickinmachine on Jan 17, 2006 1:50 PM PST up reply actions

That's definitely possible ...

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by devo on Jan 17, 2006 1:52 PM PST up reply actions

rumors

rumors were that if all goes according to plan (i.e. Mellilo or Ellis long-term at second and the other being dealt) Pennington would be converted to CF to take over for Kotsay when his contract is up.

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin, Seattle Mariners

by Helloooo 1st on Jan 17, 2006 2:03 PM PST reply actions

melhuse's agreement

from sfgate.com

Backup catcher Adam Melhuse agreed to a $700,000, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, avoiding salary arbitration.

Melhuse, who batted .247 with two homers and 12 RBIs in 39 games last season, will get $25,000 in performance bonuses for reaching 115 and 140 plate appearances, with a $100,000 bonus for 165 plate appearances. He made $385,000 last year.

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by gotgreen on Jan 17, 2006 4:02 PM PST reply actions

damn, they made it worth his while

possibly worth $850,000.

Simming Offseason.....

by robber23 on Jan 17, 2006 4:09 PM PST reply actions

$850?

Look again. Melhuse had 102 PA last year despite the worst season of Kendall's career. He had even less in 2003. The only reason he had more in 2004 was that Damian Miller couldn't handle full-time catching duties. Melhuse won't break 115 PA unless Kendall gets hurt.

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by Nate on Jan 17, 2006 5:01 PM PST reply actions

Yep, that bonus is safe...he ain't never

gonna see it.

the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005.

by ak_A on Jan 17, 2006 8:51 PM PST up reply actions

Yay Adam!

I'm glad to see Melhuse back. I like that guy. :-)

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by Kyli on Jan 17, 2006 9:04 PM PST reply actions

Really ...?

I like Millhouse, love the haircut, the surprisingly potent bat, but is he really a good fit for the 2006 club? Specifically, don't we need a strong catch-and-throw #2 behind Kendall? I am optimistic about JK bouncing back offensively -- his track record is too long and too good, and he's too young (relatively speaking) to expect a permanent collapse. But as bad as he was at the plate last year, he was more damaging behind it (despite his flair for the dramatic there). And against the Angels or any team aggressive on the bases, he was (or should have been) unplayable. Granted, Kendall had never been a disaster controlling the running game beforehand, but somehow this skill seems more likely to be gone for good than his bat.

by complete game on Jan 17, 2006 9:37 PM PST reply actions

Hey DevinLindquist...

Aren't you the one who spread the Saarlos to Pit. for Craig Wilson rumor?

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by BruceBochte on Jan 18, 2006 4:46 AM PST reply actions

Hmmm

Somehow tell me how does this relate to melhuse getting a 1 year deal? All I see from this is a cheap shot from you and trying to discredit me somehow.

And for the record, I heard about it from the scout forums and posted it on here, granted I shoulda checked my sources but im still relativly new to this whole blog. But I still don't know why your trying to low blow me here.

by Devyn on Jan 18, 2006 3:23 PM PST up reply actions