Chavez looking good?
by Brillz on Jan 17, 2009 2:49 PM PST
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PrintHere is an interesting entry from The Disabled List Informer. While most of the article speaks of his injury history, and the details of his most recent procedure, there is also a qoute from Geren about how Chavez has looked in the cage recently.
When asked about how Chavez has been looking in the batting cage, A’s manager Bob Geren said , "Everyone I’ve talked to says he looks incredible, I mean, really, really good. Better than anyone expected."
The Disabled List Informer is written by a physical therapist, and he seems to give the clearest descriptions about players heading to, or coming off the DL. (A handy reference for an A's fan). I read his site a bunch last year.
There is also an entry on The Duke's chance of a repeat perfomance in 2009.
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Nice
We’ll definitely need a healthy Chavez if we want to compete for the division title.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 17, 2009 2:59 PM PST reply actions
expectations of chavez
beane called him a potential hall of fame talent..said he looked like a young bonds. every media person said he is destined to have that breakout, mvp type season eventually.
now if A’s are lucky, he’ll be a 20hr/80 rbi type w/ plus defense…basically pedro feliz type production
Eric Chavez and Pedro Feliz are really not alike offensively. Chavez can actually do a lot more than hit for power.
by thejd44 on Jan 17, 2009 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
feliz couldnt take a walk if it was handed to him
Chavez can and will
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Jan 17, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions
With his dog and Billy Beane, of course
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
Provided he hasn't popped out weakly first.
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
Physical Therapist?
I thought they ate their wounded? Just like Chiropractors.
Doctor Baron Van Evil Satan
If Chavez had not been injured so much
we woulda been a HoFer. 400HRs 6+ GGs, likely more.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
Yet he likely never would've made an All Star team
Has any HOFer in the All Star Game era ever not made a team?
by thejd44 on Jan 17, 2009 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
Well hes always a slow starter.
That doesnt help.
"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com
He's also competing with a guy who is one of the best, if not the best, of anybody who has ever played the sport
by thejd44 on Jan 17, 2009 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
true but lots of guys make the all star team
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
I'm surprised Chavez is already swinging
That’s the best sign, to me. Maybe he actually will be ready by spring training.
by thejd44 on Jan 17, 2009 3:21 PM PST reply actions
Considering that I'm not expecting much, this is probably true.
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
That was unnecessary.
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
If Chavez is healthy who knows what he's capable of...
He looked pretty damned good last year before he went down for good. And Pedro Feliz could not hold Chavvy’s jock by the way.
Do you know anyone who would really have an interest in holding Chavvy's jock?
But I do hope when he starts playing in ST that he has it on, for his own protection.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
I miss having that hitter that hits the pitchers pitch
or even the one that is really not even the pitchers pitch, but more of the backstops pitch.
Go Chavez!
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I saw Chavez in the showers this morning
I have to admit, he looked really good.
{pours out last beer, begins quest to find out the answer to this, even though I am pretty certain the answer is no}
I'm here to talk about the past.
I'm not touching that one
with Chavy’s ten foot pole.
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
haha you guys are too much. Wow. And yeah Chavy sure does ALWAYS look good!
by ilovegregsmith on Jan 17, 2009 8:56 PM PST up reply actions
I saw somewhere Chavez says
his shoulder hasnt felt this great in 5 years, which is encouraging
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
So it feels attached?
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
well it feels like its in
(heres your alley oop pass)
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Jan 17, 2009 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
I'll do the honors
TWSS
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jan 17, 2009 11:53 PM PST up reply actions
No no, what he means is he can't feel his shoulder anymore, and it's great to not have pain
Of course they amputated the arm two months ago and they just haven’t told him yet.
by thejd44 on Jan 17, 2009 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
yeah
I was rereading Moneyball the other day and hearing Billy talk about how amazing young Chavvy looked in 2002 and how he seemed destined for the hall, and it just made me sad as hell. I’d love to see him have another healthy season where he can remind us all what a badass he is.
We're Oakland...............................
yeah i had the same reaction when i re-read it over the summer
"It's like déjà vu all over again." -yogi berra
Another article from that link to Hardball Times about Ben Sheets
it’s from May 2008 but it was a fascinating read on Sheets’ history and his mechanics. A very good read in my opinion.
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/all-about-ben-sheets/
Chavy is the good looking girl with a horrible body
Looks great until its time to get down to business, when its OOOOIIIYYYYYY!!!!!!!!
Maybe I should nickname him “The Crying Game”. Seems appropriate on multiple levels
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
here we go again...
The Chicago Sun Times reports that Rich Harden has a small tear in his shoulder joint, calling it “just severe enough that some players might seek surgery but slight enough to be in a range often treated effectively with a strengthening program.”
The report comes after pitching coach Larry Rothschild raised concerns about Harden’s status by saying Saturday during a fan gathering that “he’s not close to throwing off a mound yet” and "there’s some issues there, no question.‘’ Harden did his best to quiet any concerns, saying: ’I’m on a set program, and I’m not behind at all. ’I’m right on schedule and feeling great. I’ll be ready for the start of the season for sure. There’s no doubt in my mind. Nobody has any doubts whether I’ll be ready or not. I will.’’
I'm telling you, that unpopular Harden trade
is going to look good before all is said and done. Still a good deal for the Cubs, because they already got what they wanted – a shot at the 2008 post-season with the depth to potentially go further than the first round – but a good deal for Oakland too.
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
That will really depend on how Gallagher turns out
I don’t think anyone expects much from Murton or Patterson. Donaldson maybe, but he’s a long shot, too.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
I expect Gallagher to be very good,
Donaldson to make the major leagues, Murton to languish for a while and then be included in a trade, and Patterson to suck mercilessly.
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
Does Murton have options left?
He might not be around long enough to languish.
by thejd44 on Jan 18, 2009 11:40 PM PST up reply actions
Forgive me I have no faith in Harden's assurances... been there, done that... too many times.
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
While I miss seeing Harden pitch for the A's
I really don’t miss the other 95% of the time that he’s injured.
Now I only have to feel bad for the guy personally and wish him well but I don’t have any personal vested interest any more.
"If my uniform doesn't get dirty, I haven't done anything in the baseball game." - Rickey Henderson
I don't miss him - because it was too stressful
wondering which pitch he would go down for another 6 weeks.
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
Although to be honest I was excited about seeing
the video of the pitch when his arm completely flew off and wiggled around like a fish on the ground.
i'll be ecstatic if chavez plays to his potential
but i reserve my emotion until then. i want the guy to do what he supposedly can, but i am not holding my breath. if he did come out slugging, it would be a sorely missing piece.
Looking foreward!!
To A healthy Chavy. That would be huge for our lineup.
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Chavez is due for a BIG season
After sucking up ten million of year of the precious green and gold dollars while offering little in return, Chavy is due to pay back bigtime. This is his year baby!
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or just break in half...
:(
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