How Billy got his Holliday...

by mrfox on Nov 10, 2008 2:47 PM PST Comment 13 comments

Just when I was thinking about whether or not to continue producing my graphics, Billy appears to have completed another "A-trade"...

...and I guessed it was time to try to give a visual perspective of how the A's got here:

Note: Just to say that I know this (almost) breaks the rules on word count but fanshots don't allow a high enough resolution for anyone to be able to see any of the detail...

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cool chart...but I don't get it

Two-thirds of the earth is covered by water, the other third is covered by Kotsay...in his prime...like 3 years ago.

by carp on Nov 10, 2008 2:51 PM PST reply actions

Why so?

The chart shows the drafts/trades from the A’s perspective, so…

Draft Mulder
Trade him for Calero/Barton and Haren
Draft Robertson
Trade him and Haren for Gonzalez, Smith et al
Draft Street (using comp pick from letting Tejada walk)
Trade him, Gonzalez and Smith for Holliday

by mrfox on Nov 10, 2008 2:59 PM PST up reply actions

it was easier to read after I zoomed in...nice work!

Two-thirds of the earth is covered by water, the other third is covered by Kotsay...in his prime...like 3 years ago.

by carp on Nov 10, 2008 3:27 PM PST up reply actions

I thought this was going to be a story...

like some news about Lew selling his soul for a ballpark deal and $100+ mil payroll until it opens

by buddahead9 on Nov 10, 2008 3:14 PM PST reply actions

Wait

Who is Michael Rogers?

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Nov 10, 2008 3:44 PM PST reply actions

Oh nevermind.

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Nov 10, 2008 3:45 PM PST up reply actions

an overrated college pitcher

from nc state who A’s drafted because he was the family friend of an A’s scout

not much later pedroia went to red sox in same round

same 04 draft, was windsor supposed to be the next blanton lol

by Asfan4ever723 on Nov 10, 2008 3:59 PM PST up reply actions

was it GIO or CARGON

that got traded i heard both names

by robbo650 on Nov 10, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions

cargon

"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 Nov 10, 2008 7:34 PM PST up reply actions