Goleski returned to Indians

by TDub on Mar 28, 2007 1:26 PM PDT

Hadn't seen this posted anywhere yet. According to Rotoworld:

Athletics returned Rule-5 outfielder Ryan Goleski to the Indians.

Even with Mark Kotsay down, the A's opted to return Goleski, who hit just .152/.184/.174 in 46 at-bats this spring. The 25-year-old Goleski will likely open the season in Double-A.

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He was worth a shot. Wish he had performed like Josh Hamilton in Spring Training.

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goleski's not too happy about it

He didn't hide his disappointment, nor his unhappiness with the Indians, saying, "I thought the whole Rule-5 thing was a way to get out of Cleveland. . . .I wonder why Cleveland wants me back. I don't even know if they have a spot for me at Triple-A or Double-A. It doesn't make sense -- don't say you want to to hold on to me and then say you don't have a position for me."

(from susan slusser's blog)

by gotgreen on Mar 28, 2007 1:45 PM PDT reply actions

I feel bad for him.

It would have been cool to see him at AAA and later given a chance. I hope he still makes it for someone.

"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Mar 28, 2007 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions

We may see him again

I wouldn't be at all surprised if a trade takes place during the season.

by samljm on Mar 28, 2007 2:11 PM PDT reply actions

i agree.

billy beane always seems to get the player he wants sooner or later!

by gotgreen on Mar 28, 2007 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, like when we

finally got Eric Karros!

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 Mar 28, 2007 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd give pause to the statements he's made and rethink his value to the team. I don't know if he's the kind of guy that has a positive attitude regardless of the circumstances or will spend the first part of the year sulking. It seems he really is a talent (although he didn't show it in spring training), but his approach from this point forward will determine whether he has a productive career--with the Indians, A's, or anyone else. Personally, I still think he'll be back with the A's at some point and will be a useful cog in the machinery.

by samljm on Mar 28, 2007 10:40 PM PDT reply actions

I don't think the Indians

have any intention of keeping him. By taking him back, they have leverage to get a better return on him--they can trade him to any team, plus now if the A's want him they're bidding against other clubs. Makes sense, unless Cleveland hangs onto him; that doesn't make sense.

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 Mar 29, 2007 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions