A Fistful Not Enough
Eric Chavez is done with his fistful and is now working on the second hand. He now has his sixth consecutive gold glove award at one of the most difficult positions to play in baseball.
How much these awards actually mean is debatable as Derek Jeter took the shortstop award instead of someone like Alex Gonzalez...
Mark Ellis, who had an absolutely remarkable season defensively, lost the award to Mark Grudzielanek of the Royals.
Still that makes Chavez one of the best defensive third baseman of all time, at least according to the gold glove awards (again, arguably an effective barometer). Only Buddy Bell and Brooks Robinson have won as many as Chavez in the AL.
Congrats to Eric Chavez. You have something to really shoot for next year, Chavy. You can leave no one between you and Brooks by winning a seventh.
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Congrats to Chavvy ...
Wait a sec ... I mean, no, Ellis was robbed, so were Kotsay, Payton, Crosby (umm, yeah), Kendall, Swisher, Bradley and Scutaro (split the award with a tie)!
by devo on Nov 2, 2006 2:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Recap Please
by SD Erik on Nov 2, 2006 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure.
Re: Macha
He heard some grumblings halfway through the season... (didn't specify).
Some things that transpired publicly that don't need to come out. Guys were really unhappy with some things. Billy made the change... Looking forward to having a new manager.
Also mentioned that there were times during the season when he could have missed 6-8 weeks due to injury, but he was out there playing.
It was a really short interview.
by AsGirl on Nov 2, 2006 2:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
shiit
by sf drift king on Nov 2, 2006 2:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so glad that Chavez got his due...
Ellis was robbed - but I'm glad that he was robbed by a deserving Royal over some guy from a large market...
Congrats Chavez - now get that surgery - so you can add a Silver Slugger Award to all of those gold gloves ;-)
by SD Erik on Nov 2, 2006 2:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Congrats Chavvy!!!!
But...congrats Chavvy!!!!
by baseballgirl on Nov 2, 2006 2:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Jeter's GG bugs me...
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Nov 3, 2006 8:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Chavy
But when we take a step back and look at what he brings to the field, he saves a lot of runs for our pitchers. He's the glue to our infield.
Big Congrats dude!
by sf drift king on Nov 2, 2006 2:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wait, Chavy played as Kendall
by Tyler Bleszinski on Nov 2, 2006 2:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He's a Great Fielder BUT
by Gerard on Nov 2, 2006 3:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
this was chavvy's best defensive year
but ellis was robbed! :(
by gotgreen on Nov 2, 2006 2:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Its hard for me to say MaEl was robbed
by sf drift king on Nov 2, 2006 2:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It was good to see Chavez win--
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Nov 2, 2006 6:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
On Espn Radio
He just grouped Chavez and his D with Jeter - AAAARRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
by SD Erik on Nov 2, 2006 2:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Erik Casillias
by Colorado Fan on Nov 2, 2006 4:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Chavy was just on ESPNEWS
by Tyler Bleszinski on Nov 2, 2006 2:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He said he was also
Also said that Billy talked him into playing through his injuries to help the team defensively despite his offensive struggles.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Nov 2, 2006 2:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
<censored>
by Jennifer on Nov 2, 2006 2:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
congrats, chav
by Poppy on Nov 2, 2006 2:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Just wait
by andeux on Nov 2, 2006 2:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm happy for Chavez
by jeepers on Nov 2, 2006 2:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You talking about Antonio Perez
by Tyler Bleszinski on Nov 2, 2006 2:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
huh? gold glove for perez or melhuse instead?
by gotgreen on Nov 2, 2006 2:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he meant
I could be wrong.
by AsGirl on Nov 2, 2006 2:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He really was though...
by baseballgirl on Nov 2, 2006 3:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Crede was just as good.
But I guess I can't complain too much when the inertia that actually determines the award works in the A's favor.
by jeepers on Nov 2, 2006 3:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IMO, Inge was better than
by salb918 on Nov 2, 2006 3:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Inge was indeed remarkable.
by jeepers on Nov 2, 2006 3:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Crede and Inge were the favorites
by pachydermOAFC on Nov 2, 2006 11:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
As much crap as I give Chavy for his bat,
However, the fact that Ellis didnt get a GG is ridiculous. The man was a blackhole at second.
And, by the way, THE ANGELS SUCK. AHHHH... feels good to get that out, even in November.
by nfadil4 on Nov 2, 2006 2:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to make a
Seriously.
by AsGirl on Nov 2, 2006 2:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
thinking about chavvy's awesome plays
by gotgreen on Nov 2, 2006 2:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
One of my favorite
Det @ Oakland: Chavy and Kendall both run after a foul ball. Neither one really knows where the ball is. Chav looks at Kendall... Kendall looks at Chav. They both think they are going to collide. Kendall peels off and Chavy kind of just throws his glove out in front of him to catch it. Kendall gives Chav a death stare after.
Oh! Another one! Boston @ Oakland: They have the Papi shift on and Chav is playing SS. He runs about 300 yards for a foul ball, battling the sun the entire time. Gets turned around, loses the ball, catches it, then falls down.
Don't get me started on games against Texas. :)
by Jennifer on Nov 2, 2006 2:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
*Sigh*
And the one on AN Day 2006 was hawt too. I felt like running out on the field and hugging him.
by AsGirl on Nov 2, 2006 2:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I think Chavy should give this GG to Swish. Swish made Chav look good sometimes. Saved Chav a few errors, too.
by Jennifer on Nov 2, 2006 3:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
here are some great chavez plays of 2006
by gotgreen on Nov 2, 2006 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhhhhh
Love that play!! Forgot about that stuff on the website!
Thanks!
by Swisherfor05ROY on Nov 2, 2006 2:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Mark
by SportySpice on Nov 2, 2006 2:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Umm, Make that Derek
by SportySpice on Nov 2, 2006 2:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
has a ring to it.
by ak_A on Nov 2, 2006 7:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats yet again Chavy,
ELLIS, I HAVE ALREADY PLACED AN ORDER FOR YOUR GOLD GLOVE, YOU WILL HAVE IT ON OPENING NIGHT
ELLIS WAS ROBBED.
by Swisherfor05ROY on Nov 2, 2006 2:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ellis has deserved it before but this year
Sad Ellis did not get it, but he was not robbed.
by novaoakland on Nov 2, 2006 3:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so if range tipped the balance...
by Poppy on Nov 2, 2006 9:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just call Mark Ellis "small change"
small change got rained on with his own .249
and a fistful of Chav-gloves can't change that.
</Tom Waits>
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Nov 2, 2006 2:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else just a little happy
And I mean NO disrespect to Joe Crede at all. I think he is very talented. This is all about Ozzie.
by Swisherfor05ROY on Nov 2, 2006 2:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Would you look at that.
by salb918 on Nov 2, 2006 3:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
How do you set the MLB record for FPCT at 2B...
Nice job Chavvy!
by OaktownRajah on Nov 2, 2006 3:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
How do you set the MLB record for FPCT at 2B...
Nice job Chavvy!
by OaktownRajah on Nov 2, 2006 3:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It's just wrong...
I'm more angry that he was overlooked than I would be if Chavez hadn't won. Ellis is amazing defensively and definately deserved to win this season.
by ZeroIndulgence on Nov 2, 2006 3:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Chavy gets props...Ellis gets screwed
Next year Ellis, with Wash at the helm, next year.
by WannaBeGM on Nov 2, 2006 3:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Congrats to Chavy.....
by OaktownPower on Nov 2, 2006 3:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
the best part of this is
by digsthelongball on Nov 2, 2006 3:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Next Season
Only 22 HR's in 2006, but I'd say Chavvy saved at least 22 Runs with the Glove.
Congrats, Chavvy!
by Colorado Fan on Nov 2, 2006 4:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Chavvy noticed it too
by A'sfansince1970 on Nov 2, 2006 5:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Percentages ...
by devo on Nov 2, 2006 6:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Those were the days.
by athleticscatcher on Nov 2, 2006 4:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Fresno
by Furious George on Nov 2, 2006 4:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I got ya one level earlier...
He is, after all, a former Huntsville Star. :D
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Nov 2, 2006 5:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Eric Chavez, Burger King (deposed)
by monkeyball on Nov 2, 2006 6:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They did a decent job for a change
by titaniumaardvark on Nov 2, 2006 4:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A travesty
by Joey C. on Nov 2, 2006 4:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nice job Chavvy.
by El Payo on Nov 2, 2006 4:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I understood the Comeback...
BUT who sponsors this one--the iron-on lettering company? And what kind of act does Ellis need to perform to impress them?
Dammit!
by The Dogfather on Nov 2, 2006 4:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Trying to figure out...
Methinks you're thinkin' rings, Blez. :)
Congratulations, Mr. Chavez!
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Nov 2, 2006 5:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I definitely think Ellis was deserving,
As for third base, Chavy deserved it, no question, IMO. Second, in my book, would go to Crede--he may not be as good as the Sox announcers think he is, but he's damn good.
by Nico on Nov 2, 2006 5:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A fisful is not enough, indeed...
by willcmatthews on Nov 4, 2006 7:20 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
And I know, I know...
by willcmatthews on Nov 4, 2006 7:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

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