Your going to like Gallagher. He is a fine young pitcher. Billy Beane is no fool and this trade will yield good results for both teams. I’ve seen comments on both sides who think this trade was one-sided, but I disagree. I think the Cubs will see results quicker from this deal, but that was the goal of the Cubs where the A’s (who I really like a lot, and think is a coming powerhouse in the AL) will see more results starting next year. Gallagher is a tough, solid pitcher who has made great progress this year and I for one am sad to see him go. He will prove to be a very solid pitcher with the A’s. In the end, I think this will prove to be a win-win trade for both clubs and that would be a blessing for both organizations and fans.

It is awful.

It’ll be an adjustment to AL for him, and I’d be shocked if he doesn’t struggle out of the box. That won’t be what makes the trade bad.

I am NOT content in this deal. Rich AND Chad doesn’t make sense BUT I won’t go booing them. I am going to wait a bit and see what Gallagher has in him. He’s another very young pitcher and with a little help from their A’s trainers and whatnot I think he might surprise us and turn into a pitcher we are happy to have. Got to give the kid a chance

I’m sure Billy will be crushed. Could you really not think of another way to express your displeasure with the GM than to boo a couple of players who didn’t even ask to come to the team and are just trying to do their jobs?

is that the only impact booing them could have would be to demoralize them and cause them to perform worse, while supporting and encouraging them would have the opposite effect. So to the microscopic level that a single fan can theoretically impact a team’s success, you are cutting off your nose to spite your face. Brilliant.

I think my taxes are too high and will boooooooo the next cop or fire fighter I seee!!

you should boo DiNardo because he doesn’t practice his guitar enough during the season.

(brought to you by the National Association of Grumpy Music Teachers)

support your team dude! Its not the players fault.

First off thanks for Rich I hope he helps us out. Now to Sean and Matt, you will like them here. Sean is a tough pitcher and will serve you well. Matt will stumble along the way but has HUGE power and with the right help can be great in left or right. He will need some guidence but will be very well worth the money and time to spend on him. Eric P wasnt in the majors long but does have speed and thats always a tool you can use. The other guy I know nothing about. You did get 2 potential All-stars and couple good players for either future trades or long term help. Thanks again!!