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Who should I get on my new A's jersey?

Sooo I'm going to order my new A's jersey soon. I'm going white, authentic, and I think I'm going to go with a CoolBase jersey just because they're kind of cool (unless anyone has had a problem with them?)

The question is... who do I want on the back? And I do want someone on the back, I just don't know what direction to go in.

From a list of 6 players, which I then whittled down to 3, which I then whittled down to 2, I am left with a choice between Rich Harden and Daric Barton.

Star-divide

Harden - I've been a huge fan of his since he entered the big leagues. I've got a couple autographs and a picture with the guy. He's Canadian, he's an A, and he's a fantastic pitcher - if he's healthy, which is a big if.

Barton - He's young and he'll be here for awhile, and I've got his autograph too. I got to be at his first major league game, and witnessed his first hit. And I'd be one of the first people to get a Barton jersey.

The question is, who do I go with?

Harden has the risk of being injured forever and maybe being traded because the A's see his contract as huge for a guy who never pitches... and pending his situation, may never will.

As for Barton, it's a bit of a risk because he only had a fantastic month. He could tank it in spring training, get cut, play badly in the minors, and never play another game in the big leagues. It's unlikely, but it scares me.

So... which one do you go with? It's not the end of the world if the worst comes to worst with either player - I know the means of getting the jersey re-crested, and I work at a jersey store so it's convenient and I know how it works - and I get a discount.

I just want it to go well.

Poll
Who do you put on your jersey?
40 HARDEN
19 votes
10 BARTON
133 votes

152 votes | Poll has closed

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hmm

i'd probably pick barton over harden just because i have a harden tshirt and it's been all dusty since he's been on the DL for what seems like the last three seasons.

but i'd wait to get barton's jersey in case he gets traded in the offseason!

by gotgreen on Oct 21, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Everyone knows my view on this

If you're going to get a player jersey, you have three options.

a) Your own last name
b) your nickname
c) HOF or Famous A's player

No matter who you get, if that player is a current player, its likely you will regret it. Barton, for example, could be traded or be a bust. Harden might be injured forever, or get traded himself, or worse still, he could leave for FA, after being injured his entire A's career, and then help Boston or New York win the WS.

by Zonis on Oct 21, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

I was going to do that, but...

...the thought of having 'Fingers' on my back just cast too many aspersions.

We should play Jack Cust at shortstop for a week, just so we can feel good about Crosby again.

by Ozzz on Oct 22, 2007 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh man....

A and B are so far off base.  Both are unacceptable.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 22, 2007 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

"McFood" would look awesome on an A's jersey!

But "OaktownPower", not so much. :)

"Just because the horseradish is a cultivar of different color and geographic origin doesn't make it less of either." - monkeyball

by McFood on Oct 22, 2007 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

Especially if it's YOUR jersey..
"Female ass are strange creatures. They come and go as they please." -- Sigourney Weaver

by oblique on Oct 22, 2007 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

Do NOT get your own name on the jersey
it looks very 'un-cool' in my opinion.  Even if your player gets traded it still retains vintage appeal.  I now have a Swisher and get no comments as everyone has one.  However, when I bust out my Tejada jersey you'd be amazed at how many people come up to you and say sweet jersey dude.

Moreover, if you do get a player who ends up being traded, let go, or never plays again (Harden) it sort of puts a time stamp on when you were a fan so when the A's eventually do win a World Series people will know you are not a bandwagon fan.

Just my thoughts.

by SwisherSweet33 on Oct 22, 2007 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

I agree with you

100% dude, I think Jersey's are just like Band Shirts, you should get them in the moment. They mean so much more later anyway. And the older they are, the cooler you are. Old School pride is always devastating.

"I Will Not Relent, I Am Driven"... Clutch
Bring Back The Bash!!!

by Shippee33 on Oct 22, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Current-ish players can still be cool

I love to see people sporting "Hudson" t-shirts or whatever: yes, it dates you, but it also shows you've been around at least since the period in question. If you have a player who makes a contribution, people should remember him, even many years later; if they don't, you know you've been a fan longer, which is sure not a bad thing!

by BerkeleyDawg on Oct 22, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

True, indeed.
Although if they're too... topical, they come with more risk <Cough>Grieve<Cough>

That said, the cool factor for a Barton jersey if you get one before he blows up or becomes an Oakland favorite for real is top shelf.  I still think one of the coolest jerseys I've seen at the park in the last couple of years was a yellow (70's) #49 Scutaro jersey.  Signed.  You know that girl wasn't late to the bandwagon.

Another that brought a smile to my face:  Lansford.  Don't see many of those, but respect to those that go that direction.  I don't see a lot of Cap'n Carney jersey love.

by StewFan on Oct 22, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love my grey Ellis t-shirt...

Grey ones haven't been sold at the team store since 2003.  :)

(Yeah, okay, it's not BANDO, but 2003 was almost half my fanhood ago, so it's a long time for me... LOL)

It kind of sounds corny, but you develop a bond with your pumpkins.

by Poppy on Oct 23, 2007 6:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

I would pick Ellis

But a famous Athletic from the past or a HOF guy is a good suggestion.(agree with Zonis). If you are really set between Harden and Barton...I would go with Barton. He is more likely to be on the team and playing at the end of the season than Harden IMO.

by IM4Oakgal on Oct 21, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

go with number 50

and Barden

"Hitting is better than sex." Reggie Jackson

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 21, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Jack Cust

He was the best story of 2007 and we'll have him all year in 2008.

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Oct 21, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Barton

Of the two I'd say Harden is the most likely not to be around by this time next year.

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

by Helloooo 1st on Oct 21, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

WOLFFISH!

or Beane.  

The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus

by The Dogfather on Oct 21, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

umm

2 words

Ron Hassey

by thefosseposse on Oct 21, 2007 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Careful

Callups many times change their number for the next season.  I'm ashamed to admit I'm not sure what Barton's numbers were in the minors, but I'd definately take him over Harden.  Crosby was #8 in 03', Johnson changed after 05'...even though he wasn't a callup, something to think about.

I purchased an authentic road gray Chavez before the 05' season....I think I jinxed him but I am still happy with it.  I like Chavy and knew he would be with the team for at least a few years...I think he will be around at least a couple more too.

I'm also wanting to get an authentic home jersey.  I was high on getting a Swisher, still am...Barton is tempting though.  I even contemplated Bradley, thinking for some silly reason he would work out and re-sign with them this offseason back in spring.  I favor a position player since they obviously play more often.  Harden was up there with Swisher knowing hes under control for quite some time but the injury thing is.....well thats been covered on here enough lets say.

Gas to Chicago- $23.87 A's/White Sox Tix- $28 Watching the A's whipping the Sox in July 05'- Priceless

by WiscoFan on Oct 21, 2007 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

re: changing numbers

I know lots of guys change their numbers, but usually that happens more when they get a stupid or random number. Barton got #10... not #71. I'm hoping he'll stick with it, although it seems more baseball players change their number after a couple seasons than in other sports.

Blanton went from 64 to 55 after his rookie year (I think it was then), and Haren just last year went from 24 to 15. Someone else changed theirs too but it escapes me... I want to say Calero but I'm not too sure and can't remember.

love, mike in canada

by oakland ehs on Oct 21, 2007 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Get the most years out of it.

Go 'Bailey'.

We should play Jack Cust at shortstop for a week, just so we can feel good about Crosby again.

by Ozzz on Oct 21, 2007 10:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Or you could confuse everyone...

Some options:

  1. GIANTS
  1. BONDS
  1. FREMONT
  1. BANJO MAN (#1 obviously)
  1. OAKTOON
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Oct 22, 2007 12:20 AM PDT reply actions  

Chavez, Diego
Signatures? We don't need no stinking signatures.

by jubjub on Oct 22, 2007 5:52 AM PDT reply actions  

Langerhans
It kind of sounds corny, but you develop a bond with your pumpkins.

by Poppy on Oct 22, 2007 7:22 AM PDT reply actions  

Islet that one slide.

This time.

"Female ass are strange creatures. They come and go as they please." -- Sigourney Weaver

by oblique on Oct 22, 2007 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nice try.

But I refuse to let you endocrinate me into your cult of puns.

It kind of sounds corny, but you develop a bond with your pumpkins.

by Poppy on Oct 22, 2007 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

Bravo!

King?
Fosse??
Buan???

The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus

by The Dogfather on Oct 22, 2007 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

Are you insul'in' me?
"Female ass are strange creatures. They come and go as they please." -- Sigourney Weaver

by oblique on Oct 22, 2007 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

doctor gil heredia
"He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown

by flipgatey3 on Oct 22, 2007 7:58 AM PDT reply actions  

erik hiljus

not only did he take BART to the games, he skateboarded to it.

"He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown

by flipgatey3 on Oct 22, 2007 7:58 AM PDT reply actions  

Whatever you do, don't put "Team Doctor".

You won't get out of the parking lot.

We should play Jack Cust at shortstop for a week, just so we can feel good about Crosby again.

by Ozzz on Oct 22, 2007 10:31 AM PDT reply actions  

BUCK #6

Then, if he's a bust or leaves the team for whatever reason, you can have it changed to BANDO, and you won't have to change the number.

"Just because the horseradish is a cultivar of different color and geographic origin doesn't make it less of either." - monkeyball

by McFood on Oct 22, 2007 10:56 AM PDT reply actions  

PIATT!

GINTER!

It kind of sounds corny, but you develop a bond with your pumpkins.

by Poppy on Oct 22, 2007 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

Go with

Rickey Henderson.

Only, don't put Henderson on the back.

Put RICKAY.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Oct 22, 2007 11:01 AM PDT reply actions  

This was always a favorite of mine

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07

by doctorK on Oct 22, 2007 11:09 AM PDT reply actions  

Last name: Laundry

Number: 97 (needs fact checking, as I believe that's the year Beane became GM).

So it goes.

by jeepers on Oct 22, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Wampum 60
"Hitting is better than sex." Reggie Jackson

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 22, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Take whichever you want

they are both good choises.  I love it when I'm at the Collesium and I see a player's name on someone's back that gives me pause.  I admire the courage to choose a player who is not an established star given the way the A's play the market.

by EgolikeRickey on Oct 22, 2007 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Have "FREMONT" put on it.
"Just because the horseradish is a cultivar of different color and geographic origin doesn't make it less of either." - monkeyball

by McFood on Oct 24, 2007 8:15 AM PDT reply actions  

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