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Where are they now - Jeff Tam

I came across this interesting little article by Rich Elliot in the Connecticut Post about Jeff Tam and thought I'd share.  As many of you will recall, Tam had two nice years in the A's pen in 2000-2001, and then just sort of lost it.

It turns out he's had Tommy John surgery not once but twice since then, but finally seemed to regain his form at age 38 with the Atlantic League's Bridgeport Bluefish (although obviously against inferior competition).  Ironically, his manager was Tommy John.  He put up some nice numbers at the end of the year and is hoping to play winter ball somewhere.

 

Following a slow start for the Bluefish, Tam was outstanding in his final 30 appearances. He was 1-2 with a 2.15 ERA and an opponents' batting average of .219 (23-for-105) in his last 29 1/3 innings.

The run of success came in the wake of posting a 5.40 ERA and an opponent's batting average of .290 in his first 16 appearances through July 2. This month, alone, Tam had a 1.04 ERA in 10 appearances and hitters were a combined 2-for-26 against him.

 

It seems unlikely his comeback will last much longer, but at least he was able to recapture a small bit of his old skills....

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Nice idea

but the link told me the article is no longer available.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 6, 2008 1:13 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Link updated

It seems they only display the articles publicly for 7 days. However, a cached version should be available here.

I’ve updated the link in the fanpost as well.

by andyinfremont on Oct 6, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty cool story.

He followed the dream and now accepts things outside his control.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 6, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope his doctor isn't Lou Gehrig

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 Oct 6, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Is anyone else thinking non-roster invitee?

I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 6, 2008 10:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

To the minor league camp? Sure.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 6, 2008 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and then an article about

the a’s signing a “former fan favorite” and everyone thinking it’s jason, then…

"If you hit .440 with 20 bombs, you don't have to do s---. You don't have to bring a glove to practice, just hit and leave whenever you want. You can bring a 40 and smoke a cigarette and call me from the parking lot asking me what time the game is, and I'll tell you. You can even say 'F--- you, Steve!' Actually, don't say that, that wouldn't be very nice." -Steve Friend, Head Coach, Chabot College Gladiators Baseball

by flipgatey3 on Oct 7, 2008 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Taminator!

automatic double play. Reminds me of Zigler (minus the sub-marine delivery), hopefully zigler sticks around longer.

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Oct 7, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ziegler, not Zigler

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 7, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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