Patterson and Cameron called up to replace Nomar and Ellis

From Slusser:
"It's not official, and the players aren't actually even here at the stadium yet, but infielder Eric Patterson and reliever Kevin Cameron are joining the A's for tonight's game."

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Who do you all expect to see up here? I’m guess that we’ll call up infielders, perhaps Pennington and Pettit. Does anyone know how Barton is doing in AAA?

by ATLDuck on Apr 29, 2009 7:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

sportwriters with the team have said that the A's

will call up one infielder and one reliever.

The infielder will need to play/backup second and third base, so that leaves out Barton (who by the way is hitting way below .200 in Sacramento). The choices are Pennington, Petit and Patterson. The first two are stronger defensively, while Patterson has been the hottest player offensively in Sacramento.

As for relievers, Blevins can bypass the 10 day time minimum for players recently sent down, due to the injury issue (unless they strictly go by positions). Some people have mentioned Gray and Schroeder, who have both pitched well in relief but haven’t been seen as real mlb prospects as far as i know.

I’ve read that the A’s prefer to let Mazzaro and Gio have a few more starts before considering a callup for them — and both, even Gio (who has some pen experience) are more thought of as starters.

by OaklandSi on Apr 29, 2009 7:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’d really like to see Wimberly get the call.

by TBRMKane on Apr 29, 2009 8:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

he'd have to be added to the 40 man roster for that

meaning someone else would have to be removed. I think it’s more likely that Pennington, Patterson, or Petit get called up…however, Wimberly could get moved to Sacramento.

by OaklandSi on Apr 29, 2009 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

They could transfer Copeland to the 60-day DL.

by TBRMKane on Apr 29, 2009 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

or Duchscherer, for that matter

I doubt they’d rush Wimberly up when they have 3 options already on the 40 man roster. They may want to showcase one of those three in case a trade opportunity comes up.

But I guess we’ll know soon enough today…

by OaklandSi on Apr 29, 2009 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Personally, I’d rather have them call up Petit over Patterson or Pennington.

by TBRMKane on Apr 29, 2009 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

"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 Apr 29, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

DL for both

from the transactions page

04/29/09
Oakland Athletics placed 3B Nomar Garciaparra on the 15-Day disabled list. Strained right calf.
Oakland Athletics placed 2B Mark Ellis on the 15-Day disabled list. Strained left calf.

Maybe they can do something like they did with Cage and Travolta in Face Off?

"You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
-Wayne Gretzky"
-Michael Scott

by scatterbrian on Apr 29, 2009 10:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Cameron has 13 strikeouts and 8 walks in 11 innings?

Jesus, does the kid have any clue where the ball is going?

"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 Apr 29, 2009 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m guessing Cameron was called up because he has the freshest arm. Both Gray and Schroder pitched yesterday.

by TBRMKane on Apr 29, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

right, they can certainly call him up for a short while

then send him down and call someone else up

by OaklandSi on Apr 29, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

plus having to clear a 40 man roster spot

just beause they pitched yesterday doesnt have to make this move more complicated

heck, blevins hasnt been horrible in AAA and w/ outman back to sp they could use another lefty
gray is on 40 man, schroder has been a bit better too

by Asfan4ever723 on Apr 29, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

gaudin now says..

he was open to return to oakland, but they only offered him a relief role. now he pitches 5 shutout innings a a starter for padres. i’d much rather have gaudin than waste time w/ guys like cameron/giese when geren will either barely use them or pitch more than they should and mess up games

by Asfan4ever723 on Apr 29, 2009 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I would have liked to see the A's sign him

and get him in shape to start…if healthy he’s got a good arm.

by OaklandSi on Apr 29, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sigh.

That’s disheartening. I’d prefer him take Outman’s place at least.

Baseball isn't magic.

by rebus on Apr 29, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

60 day DL for copeland?

considering duke is about to start a throwing program would they shift him to 60 day DL
since A’s dont like him, maybe they DFA petit
i’m sure gray wouldnt mind a DFA, just to get out of this depth chart and get a chance

by Asfan4ever723 on Apr 29, 2009 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs