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It is important to note the loss of our prospect Robertson. Arizona's GM said today something along the lines that they were reluctant to complete the deal because of the talent they were loosing, however the other trades they made today helped to recover that loss. My guess is that Robertson was included to help Arizona's GM get some type of prospect back in the deal. What concerns me is that Robertson has potential. In 4 minor league seasons, he totaled 234 innings, with a 2.81 ERA, 199 H, 93BB, and 311 SO. While minor league success obviously does not guarantee major league success, it is a bummer to give up a solid prospect when we are trying to rebuild. Yet it seems like other teams are not so high on him. Am I missing something? Thoughts?

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Also, he's

a reliever.

ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524

by rfloh on Dec 15, 2007 6:17 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

The thing is

If you made a list of all the players in this trade, Robertson by far is the worst prospect there is.  I wouldn't get real concerned about losing the guy.

by SeanR on Dec 15, 2007 7:55 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

you got five good answers
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 Dec 15, 2007 6:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

MoneyMan you are not alone

I too was disappointed to lose Robertson. I thought he could have been a decent member of our bullpen. But I think losing him was worth it to make the trade happen.

by jamesc on Dec 15, 2007 8:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Robertson would have been a good guy to keep

But it's not like we don't have a lot of potential coming back.

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

by Ozzz on Dec 15, 2007 11:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

I was a fan of Robertson. He didn't pitch well after that line drive busted his pitching hand but I thought he'd bounce back next year.

Still, you don't let Connor Robertson get in the way of completing that deal.

Yep. Warm and fuzzy... that's me.

by grover on Dec 16, 2007 12:04 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Won't be shocked...

if Robertson winds up having a better MLB career than most of that pu-pu plater of B/C grade prospects.

by Miggy on Dec 17, 2007 9:13 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

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