DLD 1/7/07: Ummm, Erstad?

by Devyn on Jan 7, 2007 4:19 AM PST

Good morning, virgin link dump by me, sorry if yours is written already salb...(not really)

Darin Erstad appears to have options, with the A's?

Erstad said six teams have expressed serious interest in signing him, either as a left fielder, center fielder or utility player. Though he declined to name the teams, the Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners are believed to be among them.

Serious interest? Is this written in like Ray Rattorion language, which changes words from possibly to likely, and in this case... possibly to seriously?

Perhaps we can get him on a cheap contract, because it would be nice to have gold glove defense at 1B if DJ sucks, and gold glove def in CF if Kotsay gets hurt.

Romo's drop saves the Seahawks, 21-20.

Romo's botched hold on a 19-yard field goal try with 1:19 remaining forced the Pro Bowl quarterback to scramble left, but he was tackled at the 2 and the Seahawks escaped with a 21-20 victory in the wildest of NFC wild card games Saturday night.

"It looked like it was a pretty good snap. He was the holder all year," Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said. "We were in position to win if we could just execute the extra point."

I just want to go on the record and say that I feel for those kickers/long snappers and holders. They get all the blame if they mess up once, because there always needed in pressure situations. The entire game was filled with mistakes from both teams, Dallas just seemed to suck just a tad bit more.

Commence dumping.

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Crap, and how could I forget

The king of Instant ramen died yesterday

"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Devyn on Jan 7, 2007 5:03 AM PST reply actions

At the age of 96

so who says that stuff is bad for you?

"I had to turn my weaknesses into my strengths." -- Milton Bradley, October 6, 2006

by Englishmajor on Jan 7, 2007 5:13 PM PST up reply actions

Well, he was one bad Momofuku

by guapobob on Jan 7, 2007 6:59 PM PST up reply actions

Sisco Trade?

Wasn't that a month ago?

But wait? This is the Daily Link Dump right?

OH MY GOD! I'VE TRAVELLED BACK IN TIME!

by Zonis on Jan 7, 2007 8:01 AM PST reply actions

aww your right...

I search engined "Sunday transactions", and that came up. and for your info Mr. smarty pants, it was 20 days ago!

"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Devyn on Jan 7, 2007 9:10 AM PST up reply actions

US Army urges dead to re-enlist

Well it worked for Aragorn.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6237607.stm

"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Jan 7, 2007 9:14 AM PST reply actions

And ratings at Fox News.

"Kotsay is 31... Kotsay's back is 127." - Jeepers

by Ozzz on Jan 7, 2007 10:11 AM PST up reply actions

A truly unfortunate mishap that is inexcusable...

...causing many on the Left to not know whether to snicker or wince. Of course one of the Left's own, Charlie Rangel, sees a notification that seems to neither cause snikering or wincing -- a notification of a different type that may prompt the following nostalgic headline: US Congressman makes service compulsory, forcing free citizens to enlist.

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by LowcountryJoe on Jan 7, 2007 5:33 PM PST up reply actions

Gahhhhh

No, the fumble never happened. I've been avoiding ESPN. Tony Romo gets the snap, puts the ball down, Gramatica kicks it through... right?

That was probably on par with watching T-Long take strike 3 as the most heartbreaking playoff game I've seen.

How much longer til Spring Training?

"You can't arrest me, I'm a basketball player." - Gilbert Arenas

by JLaff on Jan 7, 2007 9:23 AM PST reply actions

38 days til pitchers and catchers...

61 days until I get there :)

I'm not a big wine guy... Where do you grow the BEER?

by str8tarrow on Jan 8, 2007 8:42 AM PST up reply actions

Speaking of holders/kickers,

sadder yet was the death of USC's 21-year old FG kicker Mario Danelo, found at the bottom of a cliff (cause of death currently unknown).

I'd provide a link but I'm a strict vegetarian (I do eat meat, however; I just don't engage in online functions whose names also stand for meat products).

As for Darin Erstad, do we feel we don't have enough 1B/OF options, because Swisher, Johnson, and Durazo, along with Bradley, Kotsay, Kielty, and Goleski, are only 7 players for 4 spots? I suppose if we were to trade Johnson, Erstad could be argued as a sufficient offensive and defensive replacement, except to slide into a backup role--which is where Johnson should be, unfortunately.

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 Jan 7, 2007 9:25 AM PST reply actions

I wouldn't take Darin Erstad over Antonio Perez.

I mean, seriously now, haven't we just finished patching all the Eric Byrnes-shaped holes in the outfield wall, and now they want us to pay to see Darin Erstad do a Rodney McCray?

"Kotsay is 31... Kotsay's back is 127." - Jeepers

by Ozzz on Jan 7, 2007 10:14 AM PST up reply actions

I'd pay to see that.

Several times.

by Nate on Jan 7, 2007 12:32 PM PST up reply actions

I'd pay double if the fence was on fire.

"Kotsay is 31... Kotsay's back is 127." - Jeepers

by Ozzz on Jan 8, 2007 12:00 AM PST up reply actions

GO BEAV'S!

"hunting for fresh meat"

by Masaryk on Jan 7, 2007 1:04 PM PST up reply actions

Perhaps we've developed technology

to splice Ruby's hitting DNA with Erstad's fielding DNA ... that or to add a few extra asses ...

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by devo on Jan 7, 2007 10:46 AM PST up reply actions

nice

Two-thirds of the earth is covered by water, the other third is covered by Kotsay.

by carp on Jan 8, 2007 8:47 AM PST up reply actions

And yet you appear to have

a steak in the Erstad discussion.

"Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?" --Johnny Rotten

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jan 7, 2007 12:03 PM PST up reply actions

Eek! How about Billy McMillon instead?

Erstad's stats have taken quite a nosedive over the last three seasons.

OBP
2004 - 346
2005 - 325
2004 - 279

Sounds like just a rumor. Maybe someone actually overheard "Oklahoma Redhawks" because Texas needs more 33-year old AAA outfielders?

by Mark H on Jan 7, 2007 11:35 AM PST reply actions

re

Erstad is a similar player to Payton, if he only bats against righties. We need somebody that can play CF if Bradley and Kotsay are hurt. We don't even have anyone in AAA.

Beane can't give Erstad guaranteed money, which I'm sure means we won't get him, but if for whatever reason he would take an NRI, I'd be for it, and if he's healthy, he's a nice player to have on the bench.

by 31Boots on Jan 7, 2007 11:47 AM PST reply actions

And did you forget about

Charles Thomas??? Why would you dis him so?

"Is it because I often panic when making sandwiches?" - Crow

by LawDaddy on Jan 7, 2007 11:56 AM PST up reply actions

re

I thought he was taken off the 40 man, and is now a free agent.

I'm fine with Thomas as the fifth outfielder and pinch runner, and I do think a guy like Thomas is going to be more important than a guy like Perez. Perez didn't even play with all the injuries last year. When would we ever have use for him?

by 31Boots on Jan 7, 2007 12:06 PM PST up reply actions

Mandatory reading?

I advocate that this free sports injury prevention packet be handed out to all employees in the organization.

http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/rc/n55sportsinjuries.htm

"Learn how to prevent injuries and what to do if you are hurt with this free package. To order, fill out the form below."

Green eyes come from yellow flecks of fatty pigment on a dark background. Some men think a green-eyed woman is exotic. The truth is she's got fat eyes.

by Furious George on Jan 7, 2007 11:54 AM PST reply actions

re The Dallas/Seahawks game...

Any day that the Cowboys lose is a good day IMO. That game was a blast to watch!

by IM4Oakgal on Jan 7, 2007 12:08 PM PST reply actions

Now I know how Yankee fans feel

Everyone hates the Cowboys. I got a bunch of text messages and MySpace messages last night basically saying "HA-HA."

It was an amazing game to watch though, I just wish that it had gone the other way.

"You can't arrest me, I'm a basketball player." - Gilbert Arenas

by JLaff on Jan 7, 2007 12:29 PM PST up reply actions

OT: Art Critics Dis A Paiting?

Holy Angelina! Mother of God.

Tortoni

by Ice Cream on Jan 7, 2007 12:12 PM PST reply actions

Old, but in a similar vein

Manchester United's Eric Cantona as the resurrected christ.

"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Jan 7, 2007 1:22 PM PST up reply actions

Off Topic....

But, this is good news for the Raiders:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2723407

Al, please, make a good pick this year....

"hunting for fresh meat"

by Masaryk on Jan 7, 2007 1:09 PM PST reply actions

As a devout Raider fan...

I'm sure we'll take a kicker from Idaho St.

"Schleep is for babies. Gamers play all night." Nintendo Fanactic

by capper3 on Jan 7, 2007 1:33 PM PST up reply actions

Drafting has been the only thing they have done

well lately, except Gallery, but everyone thought he would be good.

by theblackpearl on Jan 7, 2007 2:17 PM PST up reply actions

Michael Huff had 0 interceptions.

They passed on both Leinart and Cutler.

I could go on, but I'm lazy.

Drafting is a problem, that you say otherwise only proves your ignorance.

by Pucking Insane on Jan 8, 2007 1:13 PM PST up reply actions

Huff had a great rookie year bud...

don't know what you've been smoking... He's been the main anchor on our pass defense, which by the way was rated number 1.

Huff, Nhamdi, Washington, Morrison all have been great successes for us.

"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Devyn on Jan 8, 2007 4:09 PM PST up reply actions

Huffs a good player

hits hard and reminds me of Donnie Edwards a little bit. Raiders have a nice linebacker corps. Morrison is awesome, I love that guy's game.

I'm guessing you mean the Raiders needed a QB much more than a LB?

by apilgrim on Jan 8, 2007 8:29 PM PST up reply actions

eh

Russell could be a good one, but the Raiders have got to be the very worst team to mature on as a young, undisciplined rookie QB. I think they might be better off going with Quinn, the more polished passer...

by SeanR on Jan 7, 2007 1:42 PM PST up reply actions

erstad update: the rockies drop out

http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_4964164

"The Rockies believe outfielder Darin Erstad will sign elsewhere, possibly with the Oakland A's, ending their pursuit...."

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 Jan 7, 2007 4:15 PM PST reply actions

I'm feeling kind of...

...gritty.

Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Jan 7, 2007 4:28 PM PST up reply actions

Between Kendall

and Erstad... we would definitly have the grittiest team in baseball...

The pennant is ours!

"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Devyn on Jan 7, 2007 4:34 PM PST up reply actions

News from Friday

CONFIRMED!

Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Jan 7, 2007 5:02 PM PST reply actions

Erstad?

If the A's sign Erstad, then Beane has officially lost his touch. Erstad is TERRIBLE! TERRIBLE! Not only is he even more injury prone then all of our other players combined, but that is a GOOD thing! He can't hit, and he can only field 1st Base anymore. And waddyaknow, what we need most of all is OFFENSE, not defense.

by Zonis on Jan 7, 2007 5:56 PM PST reply actions

Wow, chill.

Erstad, if signed, will probably command a salary south of $1 mil. Beane's not signing him to any huge deal, it's just building off last year's mantra; depth, depth, depth.

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

by Helloooo 1st on Jan 7, 2007 6:18 PM PST up reply actions

exactly

that's like getting upset about melhuse being back with the team yet again. oh wait, i was...

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 Jan 7, 2007 6:50 PM PST up reply actions

You can only have so much depth.

Unless we sign him to a minor league deal, he's going to push someone else off the 40-man.

Assuming he gets out of spring training without breaking his leg off rounding third.

"Kotsay is 31... Kotsay's back is 127." - Jeepers

by Ozzz on Jan 8, 2007 12:04 AM PST up reply actions

He can't hurt himself sitting on the bench!

Can he?

If Erstad can still play CF than he'd be an OK pick-up because you know Kotsay is going to miss some games.

This guy is dead! We'll list him as day-to-day for possible reincarnation.

A's Medical Staff, 2006

by grover on Jan 7, 2007 8:59 PM PST up reply actions

He'd be OK...

but he's certainly not worth more than a million and of course NO promises of playing time are appropriate. But if that's what we're asking of the guy, a) why would he sign here? and b) is there no free talent that can do the same?

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Jan 7, 2007 9:17 PM PST up reply actions

no, ersty will be at first base

having 12 first basemen is undervalued.

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 Jan 7, 2007 9:29 PM PST up reply actions

Especially if none of them

can hit for any power. Patient, gritty, intangible-gifted, potential-filled...7 HR-ing loads of yeech.

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 Jan 7, 2007 9:37 PM PST up reply actions

not true

durazo can hit for power. we just have to move the a's to the mexican league.

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 Jan 7, 2007 9:41 PM PST up reply actions

Chavy vetoed that.

"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Jan 7, 2007 10:46 PM PST up reply actions

information request

http://www.athleticsnation.com/comments/2006/3/29/123928/576/59#59

has somebody already done this based on 2006 projections?

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 Jan 7, 2007 9:43 PM PST reply actions

Lemme find the link ...

...
...
here it is

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by devo on Jan 7, 2007 10:37 PM PST up reply actions

I'm amazed

How do you find these links?!

This guy is dead! We'll list him as day-to-day for possible reincarnation.

A's Medical Staff, 2006

by grover on Jan 7, 2007 11:20 PM PST up reply actions

I'm an amazing guy ...

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by devo on Jan 8, 2007 9:47 AM PST up reply actions

I believe

Erstad has that veteran presence that only someone like Kendall or Kotsay would have but again I would like to see some recovery at least from that ankle of his.

"Talk about impressive. My point is this: Break's over."- Josiah Bartlet

by doublehustle22 on Jan 8, 2007 2:40 PM PST reply actions