A's DFA Rouse

by 31Boots on Sep 5, 2006 4:10 PM PDT

http://sports.myway.com/news/09052006/v0395.html

[b]The Oakland Athletics claimed right-hander Jerome Williams off waivers from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, though he wasn't scheduled to immediately join the major league roster.

The A's also brought up infielder D'Angelo Jimenez from Triple-A Sacramento, to give them added depth with shortstop Bobby Crosby on the disabled list, and designated right-hander Matt Roney and infielder Mike Rouse for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster.

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Would have guessed Rouse as one of the first guys up from Sacto, not cut. Head scratcher.

by 31Boots on Sep 5, 2006 4:09 PM PDT reply actions

whaaaaaat???

by gotgreen on Sep 5, 2006 4:09 PM PDT reply actions

That's exactly what I thought

when I read that. I wanted to keep him!

"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane

by day-to-day on Sep 5, 2006 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Exactly!

He was amazing in his few stints! Yeah, I know... small sample and all, but give him a chance!

by anomaly_kat on Sep 5, 2006 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Is somebody making loud noises

at AA & A?

Rouse was AAAA+, that may get him a break and a MLB chance elsewhere. With the A's organization the squeeze was on with talent above him not going anywhere, talent below him pushing for advancement.

With our brittle infielders he really proved his value.

"+44 is our runs margin after 135 games, Wow! what a difference since the AS break!"

by A s Eh on Sep 5, 2006 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Sad.

I liked Rouse. I was expecting to see the kid up here in Oakland, not Jimenez. Lame. :-(

...Jerome Williams?!

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Sep 5, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions

I'd rather have Rouse than Jimenez

Hell, sometimes I'd rather have Rouse than Crosby. This makes me sad.

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on Sep 5, 2006 4:29 PM PDT reply actions

maybe the yankees,

would snag rouse as a back-up infielder...guy played well there.

by arch on Sep 5, 2006 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

This sucks

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

by Helloooo 1st on Sep 5, 2006 4:53 PM PDT reply actions

good, now we no longer have to hear about

how great rouse is based one one game.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 5, 2006 5:24 PM PDT reply actions

that's based ON one game

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 5, 2006 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions

re

I could get with that, if we weren't playing Antonio Perez and Marco Scutaro all the time.

by 31Boots on Sep 5, 2006 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions

touche

is that a proper use of touche? where's the mac guy when you need him?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 5, 2006 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't know.

You'll have to ask a woman.

Day to day

by oblique on Sep 5, 2006 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Did you just touche my ass?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Sep 5, 2006 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions

That's a touche subject.

"I smell like a meadow." - Yuniesky Betancourt

by Ozzz on Sep 5, 2006 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Someday, Williams and Komine

may make a heckuva 1-2 Hawaiian punch.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Sep 5, 2006 5:43 PM PDT reply actions

heh

let the Benny Agbayani search begin

I am no drunkard, I'm a hard-working man.

by Cutthemullet on Sep 5, 2006 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions

They might pack a punch,

but this Hawaiin pitcher is really pleasing.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Sep 5, 2006 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Rouse might get through

because he is not only truthfully an AAA player, but he hurt his back.

And I think the A's want to make room for Kevin Melillo in AAA for next year.

by Zonis on Sep 5, 2006 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

Great A's logo. Did you try it with yellow and

red in the flames?

Makes me want to order 1000s of them as static cling decals

You would find them almost every where!
<SBC Park too!>

"+44 is our runs margin after 135 games, Wow! what a difference since the AS break!"

by A s Eh on Sep 5, 2006 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions

re

damn it. Hindsight is 20/20. Buck was obviously going to bring Bauer in. I much prefer DJ vs lefty than Kielty vs righty. Oh well. Coin flip, I suppose.

by 31Boots on Sep 5, 2006 9:00 PM PDT reply actions

I prefer Kotsay vs. Bauer

to both other options, meeself.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Sep 6, 2006 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions

Rouse

I doubt he'll get picked up by any team. He pretty much useless to any team other than the Oakland A's.

COME ON, OAKLAND, COME ON!

by Colorado Fan on Sep 6, 2006 9:19 AM PDT reply actions

Jimenez v. Rouse

I haven't seen Jimenez play so I can't compare him to Rouse. Does any one who has seen them both play want to explain to me why he is more useful than Rouse?

by twinkle toes on Sep 6, 2006 10:37 AM PDT reply actions