A's demote Eveland; promote Copeland
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 5:26 PM PDT
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PrintThe A's reinstated outfielder Ben Copeland from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Dana Eveland to Triple-A Sacramento.
Not sure why the A's need another OF - maybe trying to find lightning in a bottle.
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Brett, the cure for your blister is aloe vera extracted directly from an aloe vera plant. (I have one in my backyard in Berkeley.) There are few natural "miracle cures" like aloe vera is for cuts, burns, and blisters. Take a stalk, or part of a stalk, from an aloe vera plant and cut it down the middle. What oozes out is a sticky gel-like subtance that you can apply directly to the blister. No bandaid, no drugs. It is amazing stuff. We want you back on the mound soon and for keeps, Brett. Aloe Vera directly from the plant. I'm not kidding. -Nico
The A's optioned ineffective starter Dana Eveland (7.40 ERA) to Sacramento and activated Rule 5 outfielder Ben Copeland from the DL (see roster). There may be another shoe to drop, as it's not immediately apparent who will start in place of Eveland tomorrow. Among the River Cats' starters, Vin Mazzaro or James Simmons could have enough rest.
Not sure that Simmons is ready - Mazzaro got roughed up a bit on his last start, but overall has been decent. Jerome Williams is a possibility as he was just activated by Sacramento.
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Holy crap, that's awesome!
We could win tomorrow. (Assuming someone pitches.) I predict that the axe falls on Rajai Davis, as a starting pitcher is called up for Wednesday’s game.
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
And I predict that you are right!
And that Poochini tastes like chicken
concocting something witty....check back frequently
by OptimistPrime on May 5, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
One disappointment, though - Copeland is left-handed
and the A’s need all the help against LHP they can get. Why Copeland and not Denorfia? (So we don’t risk losing Copeland? How about risking that the A’s might actually get a few hits against LHP.
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
Copeland is a Rule 5 guy
if he’s not disabled anymore, then he has to be on the A’s 25 man roster or the other club can have him back.
he can be on a rehab assignment for 20 days, correct me if i'm wrong
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank God
Eveland sent down.
Only 4 starts too late.
Good news.
Now they need another starter. I guess Mazarro was lit up last time but Simmons appears to have been lit up quite a few times. No brainer IMO. Mazarro since they already have the youth movement.
Didn't we learn from Anderson/Cahill?
Or do we want to just rush and possibly kill all three of MAC + Simmons?
Gio or Gallagher are who should be starting. Gio can’t be called back up. Gallagher doesn’t have enough rest. That leaves a spot starter. The possibilities are Jerome Williams, EGon, and Giese.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
The mid-80s just called. They want their rotation back.
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
It'll be Dan Giese.
He’s right on rotation given his long relief stint on Friday.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
Aha! Never heard about that. Thanks
What happened? Let me guess: He put on an A’s uniform.
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
15 Day DL (Strained finger - Buttoning Uni)
In A’s fashion
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 5, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I think Davis is placed on waivers, but will probably clear them this time.
We’ll see how long Copeland lasts on the 25-man. My guess is if he doesn’t prove he belongs quickly, then he will be offered back and Norf will (hopefully) get the call.
But he loves his hair.
Massages it himself.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 5, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
that reminds me
I need to update my signature.
More Rajai Davis & less mount Davis
by Athletics fan and runner on May 5, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I will try this one on
How does it look?
[b]More Rajai Davis & less mount Davis[/b]
Does Rajai Davis know Al Davis?
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[b]More Rajai Davis & less mount Davis[/b]
Does Rajai Davis know Al Davis?
by Athletics fan and runner on May 5, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry didn't realize TBRMKane....
posted this as a fanshot below – give credit where credit is due
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions
What's a fan-shot?
Is that some kind of new fangled contraption for loosening the bowels?
concocting something witty....check back frequently
by OptimistPrime on May 5, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
A FanPost will get more activity than a FanShot, so I think it's fine
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Ok, I apologize if this is a really stupid question
but just because the A’s activated Copeland from the DL, does this necessarily mean he’s getting called up to Oakland? Wasn’t he on the Sac roster to begin with?
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
he's on the 25-man roster according to the link above
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks ...
I’m with Nico on this one … strange we would immediately bring up another outfielder who’s been hurt and bats left-handed. Don’t get it.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
Ok, looks like Mobius answered this above.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
I'm pretty sure he could've been on rehab for quite a bit longer...
he only played three games in the minors – I’m positive he could’ve been able to do more than that
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
interesting move w/ copeland....
i’m sure he could’ve stayed on his rehab assignment for a few more weeks – if not longer. maybe the brass like what they see in copeland or are just making a move to stir the team up.
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions
That's kind of like shaking up my school by replacing the custodian.
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
a better shake-up would've been to keep McGwire away from Holliday
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wow.
I love having Eveland gone, although I sure am confused about how the rotation is going to work. It must be Dan Giese that’s going to get the start. Thus, the rotation temporarily becomes:
Braden
Giese
Cahill
Outman
Anderson (or Gio, if Anderson is skipped)
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
LOL
The more I think about it, the more I bet that Giese really does get the spot start, Gio takes Anderson’s place next time, and Anderson takes Giese’s spot the next time around so he can have a couple more days for his booboo.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
Never mind
I forgot Gio got sent down. Swap out Gallagher for Gio, but the same idea.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
Exactly - Gallagher takes Anderson's spot if someone has to
It lines up that way. Gio can’t take anyone’s spot until Monday anyway, so maybe he takes Eveland’s spot after one emergency spot-start by someone incapable of getting major league hitters out (see vignette17’s inspired list above).
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
Upcoming headline
“A’s’ Anderson Tries Aloe Vera Cure for Blister — Stabs Self with Little Spikes, Needs Fingers Amputated, Googles ‘Mordecai Three-Finger Brown + pitching motion’”
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Smaller headline: Blogger Sued.
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
Nico, are you sure Larry Davis didn't tell you to tell Brett about the Aloe?
(I wonder what that guy’s up to these days…is he still on the A’s payroll in some capacity? Concession stand food sampler, perhaps?)
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on May 5, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
He's behind a desk I believe.
He got moved upstairs in the medical dept – sadly I think it means he oversees the health of the entire organisation and not just the major leaguers.
dont sleep on ben copeland
billy owens called him a poor mans david dejesus. he showed very good defense anda plus arm in spring. unlike rajai davis he actually might have somehitting upside too. for a pure defensive cf he’s better than sweeney. hopefully putnam gets shot in AAA now.
The question is how poor?
I’m a poor man’s Jamie Moyer.
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
Me or Copeland?
Well, either way…
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
giese would be the least hassle choice to start wed.
not that iagree, but he is rested and has experience as a part time SP
by Asfan4ever723 on May 5, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, well, we'll get 'em Thursday!
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
stat line for Giese tomorrow...
IP – 4.0, K – 0, WHIP – 2.5, HR – 3, BB – 5
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow. The A's are not only last in the league in slugging,
but they’re .057 points worse than the next worst team (Seattle). I guess slugging .331 as a team isn’t all that good.
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 can't even really be called slugging at that point, can it?
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on May 5, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a lineup of "9 Kendalls"!!!!111
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
and even more facial hair to boot!
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 6, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Sucking PCT
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on May 5, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Aloe Vera: Official Plant of the 2009 Oakland Athletics
Seriously, why not have Ellis, Garciaparra, Casilla, Chavez, Duke, et al give it a shot?
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on May 5, 2009 6:08 PM PDT reply actions
I don't think it repairs shoulders or calf muscles
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
It's full potential is just waiting to be tapped into...
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on May 5, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Today's lineup
Today’s A’s lineup, featuring Ryan Sweeney back in the leadoff spot:
other good notes from chin music as well
Sweeney CF; Cabrera SS; Giambi 1B; Holliday LF; Cust DH; Suzuki C; Buck RF; Crosby 3B; Petit 2B; Braden P.
Angels lineup: Figgins 3B; Matthews Jr., RF; Abreu DH; Hunter CF; Napoli C; Kendrick 2B; Morales 1B; Rivera LF; Aybar SS; Loux P.
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions
Nomar’s almost ready to come back and play one game before he gets DLed again
Nomar Garciaparra apparently is recovering well from his right calf injury. He’s back w/the team and Geren said Garciaparra is hopeful of being ready to come off the DL when he’s eligible May 14.
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 6:12 PM PDT reply actions
Why don't they just tape bubble wrap all over him.
and put a sign that says CAUTION – FRAGILE while he’s on the field.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 5, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
His pinch hitting is responsible for 1/9 of all our wins!
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
Then his arms will go flying with the bat.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 5, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah it's just the legs that Nomar has issues with.
Though if I recall he did tear his groin in the batters box…..so erm, there’s always that risk.
And Ziggy is ready to roll too...
His new entrance music to follow?
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on May 5, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
You sure it wasn't that Ziggy is ready to hurl?
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
in your opening mono, two words stood out
stalk and drugs.
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
This move is confusing
The only guys who can reasonably be expected to pitch better than Eveland (Gio, Gallagher) have pitched in long relief lately and won’t be able to start tomorrow. That means the A’s are either gonna go with Mazzaro or Simmons (yay, let’s rush more prospects!), E. Gon or Jerome Williams or Giese (all of whom are arguably worse than Eveland). Unless the A’s somehow find lightning in a bottle, this move smacks of desperation and is more “let’s make a change for the sake of making a change” than “let’s make a change to improve the team.”
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Playoffs here we come.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Can't argue with you there
I’m no fan of Eveland, but if the alternatives are E. Gon, known-Jerome, or Polter-Giese, you’re not actually gaining anything to shelf Eveland. By his next scheduled start, Gio is eligible to return and Gallagher’s good to go. I don’t really get the purpose of this, other than to lose a reliever now because he’s starting.
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
Status on Mulder?
trade for someone’s unhappy starter, there’s got to be one out there in the world of MLB
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
what logical move have the A's made in the last 3 years?
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
What's Mike Oquist up to these days?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think he's up to about 14 hits per 9 innings
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
Livan Hernandez is still pitching w/ a WHIP like that
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Weight-Hip Incredible Protrusion?
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
Oil Can Boyd might be available.
Or activate Curt Young and bring back Storm Davis.
by Keystone State on May 6, 2009 5:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Yay for more 2009 questionable A's management moves.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
The bottom line.....
is that this team absolutely sucks in every facet of the game with the exception of their bullpen. 100++ losses on the horizon. Keep trading established stars (see Haren, etc.) for prospects (see suspects), oh that’s right, there are no more established stars left. Is Miguel Tejada still playing…haha, great choice of Chavez over him to build a team around. Beane is a genius!
by Keystone State on May 6, 2009 5:37 AM PDT up reply actions
OT: Favre - seriously?
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 6:27 PM PDT reply actions
He's already ruined his legacy.
What’s one more year if people are willing to pay him to play? It’s not my team anyway (even if Jake Delhomme sucks) so it’s not affecting me.
Putnam was passed over for a promotion by...
Cobb, not Ty, Larry Cobb to Sacramento
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 5, 2009 6:40 PM PDT reply actions
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