Roster Watch: 2 Week Countdown
by athleticsBB4life on Mar 23, 2009 12:26 PM PDT
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Zonis hasn't done one of these in some time and they always generate some discussion. With today's cuts, we know Mazzaro is out of the mix for a rotation spot. From the same link, we see that Powell is the latest Athletics' player with and injury. My take on the Athletics' roster with what is known so far.
My 25-man roster picks in bold.
Outfield: This seems pretty well set.
Candidates:
- Cust
- Buck
- Holliday
- Sweeney
- Davis
- Denorfia
My Take: I think we can all agree, 5 of the six above will make the opening day roster, with Denorfia not making the grade.
Infield: Lots of injury related questions here.
Candidates:
- Ellis (sounds like he is ready to go)
- Giambi (some aches and pains, but should be good to go for day 1)
- Crosby (he's healthy at least)
- Chavez (supposed to play 3B in minor league game Tuesday - tentative for opening day)
- Cabrera (back tightness - won't play until Friday at the earliest)
- Garciaparra (surprisingly, no problems so far)
- Barton (back from injury, playing well as of late)
- Hannahan
- Pennington
My Take: Chavez will start the season on the DL, which will allow either Barton or Hannahan to make the team. I'll go with Hannahan. If Cabrera is not ready, Pennington makes the team.
Catcher:
Candidates:
- Suzuki
- Powell (tweaked something on his side recently)
- Galarraga
My Take: Pretty simple here, A's cut Bowen to make room for Powell, but if his injury is more serious, look for Galarraga to be added to the 40-man roster and make the team out of spring training.
Starting Pitchers:
Candidates:
- Duke (we all know the story here)
- Eveland
- Gallagher
- Braden
- Gio (hurt, won't make the team out of the gate)
- E. Gonzalez
- Outman
- Cahill
- Anderson
- Williams (sent down already, but possibly out of necessity)
My Take: Duke makes the team as a reliever until he builds up some arm strength. Nico made a good case for Anderson. Eveland, Gallagher and Braden seem to be locks and NRI Gonzalez makes the team until Mazzaro or Cahill are ready.
Relievers:
Candidates:
- Ziegler (just got from WBC, hope he's ready to go)
- Devine (mending, we'll learn more this week)
- Springer
- Wuertz
- Casilla
- Outman
- Blevins (hasn't looked good this spring)
- Schroder
- Cameron
My Take: Duke takes up one spot. I'm hesitant to add Devine, but we'll see how much progress he makes this week. Blevins has everyone nervous, but what choice do they have, Outman? Any chance BB makes a run at Ohman? Casilla, Springer, Wuertz and Ziegler are locked in.
Wrap-up: 13 position players - Suzuki, Powell, Giambi, Ellis, Cabrera, Crosby, Garciaparra, Hannahan, Cust, Holliday, Sweeney, Buck and Davis. 12 pitchers - Duke (reliever), Eveland, Braden, Gallagher, E. Gonzalez, Anderson, Devine, Ziegler, Casilla, Wuertz, Springer and Blevins.
I probably created more questions than I provided clarity. Have at it!
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I don't understand why you have excluded Outman
I think with him the question is not whether he makes the team, but whether he ends up in the bullpen or rotation. Are you thinking he heads to AAA to work on his secondary stuff?
by gojohn10 on Mar 23, 2009 12:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I still think he has some work to do at AAA.
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by athleticsBB4life on Mar 23, 2009 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice write-up
I think this is a pretty good picture of where we’re at right now.
The Chavez situation could go either way at this point, but I think it will clear-up by next week. If he is playing in Cactus league games a week from now I think we can pencil him into the 25-man roster barring further injury. If he has yet to appear in any game or is only playing in minor league ST games then it will be a pretty big indication that he will start the season on the DL.
The other wild card in your projections is Outman. I think he is still very much in the running for a rotation spot or a bullpen spot. I’m not sure what to make of his chances right now. He hasn’t got to pitch much in the beginnings of games which suggests he may be headed for a bullpen role, but I don’t know if it’s a good idea to relegate him to the pen untill he really proves he is incapable of starting. I’m not sure when we’ll really get a clear picture of the pitching staff.
by DiegoAsFan on Mar 23, 2009 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Needs more Wimberly.
STIRRUPS, DAMMIT.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Mar 23, 2009 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently the "delay post 1-3 years" option isn't working for you
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by nevermoor on Mar 23, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you serious or joking
like the wins/era comment in the beane interview, it’s tough to tell when you make ridiculous statements in all caps….
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
by xbhaskarx on Mar 23, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This reminds me of those ST:TNG scenes with Commander Data.
He wants everything to be either “this is sarcasm, therefore it means the opposite of what it says” or “this is not sarcasm, therefore it means what it says”.
Embrace the ambiguity.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers."
by iglew on Mar 23, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well i certainly don't need that in real life
but it’s tough to tell when all you’ve got are a few written words.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
by xbhaskarx on Mar 23, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like being mysterious.
To clarify:
Wimberly = manlove for the stirrups. Damn it all, I wanna see him on the roster because it’s cool to watch.
Beane/Wins/ERA = sarcasm.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Mar 23, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two questions about the Wimberly socks.
1. Is Pam arranging to buy a shipment so we can all have a pair?
2. What sort of pants can I wear with my Wimberly socks? Normal pants would cover them up, but I’m afraid shorts aren’t long enough and they’d look silly. I don’t have any knee-length pants in my wardrobe. I’m very concerned about this.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers."
by iglew on Mar 23, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd go with...
1) Shorts
2) A skirt would be hot
3) Capri pants?
And I second the nomination for Pam to take orders for AN Day.
If ever a game should have been called on account of wind, that one was it. Good thing Jerry Blevins didn't have to pitch; he's tall, skinny, and I could practically see one of the 40-mph gusts...sweeping him off the bump and pinning him to the left-field fence. --Mychael Urban
by ZigFan31 on Mar 23, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And of course hot pants!
I can’t believe I forgot those.
If ever a game should have been called on account of wind, that one was it. Good thing Jerry Blevins didn't have to pitch; he's tall, skinny, and I could practically see one of the 40-mph gusts...sweeping him off the bump and pinning him to the left-field fence. --Mychael Urban
by ZigFan31 on Mar 23, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd say what you need is
a normal pair of jeans, etc, and then roll the up just below the knee, messenger biker style
what have i got myself into this time... http://damiansthirtyyearchallenge.blogspot.com/
by alea iacta est on Mar 24, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would volunteeer that ANY pants are appropriate for Wimberly Socks.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Mar 24, 2009 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The rotation
I keep thinking when Duchscherer and G Gonzalez return, the rotation is Gallagher, Braden, Eveland, Gonzalez, Duchscherer. Which leaves Anderson , if he is on the 25 man, where exactly?
Does Gio go to the bullpen?
by Future Ed on Mar 23, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Weird to say this
But if Anderson makes the team and your above scenario plays out in that Gio and Duke both return from injury, hopefully Brett has an ERA around 4.5 and not 1.2 so that it can be easier to send him back down and make room for the returnees. Then you can stash him away and not burn a year of control and then bring him back up when Duke is unable to pitch in the second half again.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 23, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know about you, but personally, I'm not real happy about the idea of rooting for Brett Anderson to suck
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Mar 23, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd much rather he had a 1.2 ERA than a 4.5.
That goes for all A’s pitchers. The objective is to win, not maximize years of control.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Mar 23, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Dunno really what I was thinking earlier or I’d try and defend myself, but yeah I mustn’t have been fully awake yet… at 1:25 PM.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 23, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was only 11:25 Hawaiian time!
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by grover on Mar 23, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
While in Guam it was 1959
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by Nico on Mar 23, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Hawaii was 5 hours behind
Maybe it’s just the DST that’s screwing with me or I’m just completely off base. Today’s not a good day for my brain.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 23, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Technically 3 hours behind... Hawaii don't do Daylight Savings
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by grover on Mar 23, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You learn something new every day
Gracias amigo.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 23, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
De nada
The monster at the end of this blog.
by grover on Mar 23, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
P.S.
Got any cool new FanPosts cookin? Once the interviews are all finished folks such as myself will be pretty bored waiting around for the season to start and I’m sure everyone would appreciate one of your fine pieces.
And that wasn’t meant to sound like me hitting on you.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Mar 23, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're in college
it’s excusable
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by travdog6 on Mar 26, 2009 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"E" Should be "Gone"
experiment over – send him to AAA immediately – 2 straight game he got light up – a little league team might knock him around right now.
Cahill 4th starter
Outman 5th
If E gone stays 6th man long RP
by ryanmoser on Mar 23, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
E Gone has imploded. They may give him another appearance to get it right but i doubt it.
by Trainman on Mar 23, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if this will re-open the door for Jerome Williams
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Mar 24, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes. it does re-open the door for Jerome
back to the kitchen….
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
by mrod on Mar 24, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1. Eveland
2. Gallagher
3. Braden
4. Cahill
5. Anderson
Bullpen: Devine, Ziggy, Duke, Springer, Wuertz, Casilla, Outman
Build Duke’s arm strength in the bullpen. If (when) Cahill and/or Anderson stumble, move Duke back to the rotation. When Gio is healthy, move him into the bullpen to replace Duke. If (when) Cahill and/or Anderson stumble, move Gio back to the rotation. If Braden/Eveland/Gallagher stumble, trade Holliday for a couple necessary pieces, i.e. SS + 3B.
That is all.
by Colorado Fan on Mar 23, 2009 11:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well I just read that Duke is on schedule to pitch in a couple of games before the season starts.
Slusser says Braden looks to be the opening day starter and Duke, if he stays on schedule with no more setbacks, could conceivably start the home opener on April 10th.
That would be some f%$#ing tremendous!
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
by mrod on Mar 24, 2009 12:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, I'm really starting to envision Brett Anderson in the starting rotation.
I just can’t see him not making it at this point. It’s not even a question of him burning service time anymore because the other options are just not all that appetizing.
I see Outman being in the bullpen as a power lefty, Davis as the 4th-5th outfielder, Pennington as the other utility guy behind Crosby and Nomar, and as I said above, if Duke can somehow make the opening Day roster, there is our 5th starter behind Braden, Gallagher, Eveland, and Anderson.
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
by mrod on Mar 24, 2009 12:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Anderson get shut down because of arm or shoulder problems?
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Mar 24, 2009 6:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They took him out because he had an arm cramp.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
by mikev on Mar 24, 2009 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll say it
i dont like this rotation, but thats what they have to deal with at this point
eveland/braden back rotation guys as your opening day guy, thats an april fools joke
egon/jerwill were not good, doubt they will be anytime soon
gio/gallagher, call up of anderson/cahill…they make or break this team for now and how good or bad they end up in the future
funny in a span of a week optimism abound and then all of the sps get destroyed
by Asfan4ever723 on Mar 24, 2009 12:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm still optimistic...
I’ll be even more so if Duchscherer is ready to pitch (well) in the rotation or, if not, Cahill makes the team as the 5th starter. Obviously, Williams and EGon would have been automatic losses as 5th starters. And, we don’t want that if we want to stay close to the Halos.
Outman as the 5th starter makes the A’s a worse team than they could be, otherwise, as Cahill should be the guy if Duke’s not ready.
Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...
by FoolshGame22 on Mar 24, 2009 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see Hannahan making it
Other than that, this is as good a guess as any.
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by jeffro on Mar 24, 2009 8:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Im a bit hesitant w/ the starting rotation
But will reserve judgment until we start seeing ST games w/ a starting lineup that plays 6-7 innings. I’m just hoping we don’t get anemic in the offense dept again.
Bobby Crosby = ground-out triple play...
by brian.only on Mar 24, 2009 12:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
after yesterday's pounding...
I’ll say Outman over E. Gonzalez, but I would like to see Cahill make that decision tough on the A’s brass.
Braden, Eveland, Gallagher, Anderson and Cahill , hmm
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Mar 24, 2009 12:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Has anybody heard if Barton is going to be on the opening day roster?
I like that guy. On my A’s promotional calendar for 2008, he looks pretty badass posing with his pit bulls (unlike Kurt Suzuki with his beta fish).
Bob Geren and Ken Macha both enjoy jai lai.
by CarGon's Jock on Mar 24, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't someone supposed to eat a hat or something
if Anderson and/or Cahill makes the opening day rotation?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers."
by iglew on Mar 25, 2009 11:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think if you're banned
You get to skip that.
"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" -Bill Watterson
by nevermoor on Mar 26, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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