Monday's Minor Leagues Update: 2009 Version!
There’s not a whole lot of new info when it comes to the A’s minor league system this time of year; in fact, we’re pretty much at the point when all that’s left to do is to start speculating about who’ll be playing where to start next season. It’s a bit of a desperation move but one that’s usually good for a few rounds of discussion. (Good work there, Zonis!)
So what to write about on this the first Monday of 2009?
To start with, how about I throw a bone to the ever diminishing crowd of folks who believe the A’s can replace that not dearly-departed-enough Bobby Crosby at SS with a home grown option. Gregorio Petit has had himself a fine winter season with the bat while playing for
Santiago Casilla has been lights out for Escogido in the DWL; pitching 10 innings and collecting 4 Saves while allowing 1 R (unearned) 4 H, 3 BB and striking out 9.
Henry Rodriguez has been throwing awful for Zulia in the VWL. Note that I called what he did “throwing” and not “pitching”. 12 H and 13 BB in 11.2 IP does not in any way come close to earning the term “pitching”. I know the guy has a monster arm but the guy has regressed since the in-season promotion to
OK, now what do I write about next time around?
I’ve got an idea or three kicking around in my head but now ‘tis the season to make requests/offer suggestions about what you’d like to see in your Minor League reports. Let's hear what you got, AN.
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How much better is Petit's glove than Crosby's?
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
Lets forget about SS for now
I agree with you on internal SS. Pennington could start but I don’t see him any better than Crosby. Defensively Crosby is good not great so live with him another year. Wait out spring than see if something falls into the A’s lap. H-rod is not looking good. Now is the time to trade him while he still has the prospect label.
I disagree that now is the time to trade Rodriguez. Last winter was the time to do it.
This is selling low.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Jan 5, 2009 8:54 AM PST up reply actions
I think he still has decent value
Now if he goes out struggles for the first few months of 2009, his value will really plummet. He’s never been worth THAT much anyway – he’s never really had the marquee prospect label.
I think the minor league reports have always been top notch.
Go with your gut.
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Thanks, but my gut suggests taking a nap
Not exactly riveting reading material.
Also… maybe a quick overview of the opposing systems in the AL West.
Or spotlighting players in other organizations that the A’s should pursue.
The monster at the end of this blog.
Monday naptime with grover: a recurring offseason feature
I'll send you a postcard from Space Mountain. @('.')@
Do we get free Snuggies?
Because I really want one.
by thejd44 on Jan 5, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
One?
I don’t think you can get just one. They force you to get two of them and two book lights for the price.
Mrs. Aces is ALWAYS cold. She uses 2 blankets and a heated throw when we go to sleep. And even she laughs at how ridiculously stoopid the snuggie is. (Unless of course you want to walk around the house looking like a monk, then knock yourself out.)
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
Henry Rodriguez
Apparently he had surgery…
http://www.ibabuzz.com/chinmusic/2009/01/02/rodriguez-update/
by greenpaddedgloves on Jan 5, 2009 10:53 AM PST reply actions
what about FM radio?
the article doesn’t mention the FM station where you could listen to A’s games in 2008… hope that continues in 2009….
giambi
sorry grover, not abut minors….
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090105&content_id=3733124&vkey=hotstove2008&fext=.jsp
by greenpaddedgloves on Jan 5, 2009 3:23 PM PST reply actions
potential line-up?
1. C Suzuki®
2. CF Sweeney (L)
3. DH Cust (L)
4. LF Holliday®
5. 1B Giambi (L)
6. 3B Chavez (L)
7. 2B Ellis®
8. RF Buck
9. SS Petit/Crosby ®
Looks like a veteran starting pitcher comes in the form of run support because of the glut of corner infielders/outfielders. Giambi seems like a better value than Randy Johnson. Wow, it could be a fun summer
by greenpaddedgloves on Jan 5, 2009 3:36 PM PST reply actions
Big Sexy and Agent Mulder re-union?
I think that if we do land Giambi it would be good if we could also get Mulder(if deemed healthy enough). If healthy he could be a solid #3-4 in the middle of the rotation taking some pressure off of the kids. I’m sure he’d be open to coming back to revive his career. If he’s clear to play i’d offer 1-2.5m + incentives. if he could manage 30 starts with a low 4ERA that would be a bargin.

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