Oakland A's Minor League Depth Chart: 2B/SS

by Bambi on Feb 17, 2005 5:49 AM PST

http://athletics.scout.com/2/352804.html

Oakland A's Minor League Depth Chart: 2B/SS
By Melissa Lockard Senior Editor
Date: Feb 17, 2005

This is the second in a series of articles examining the depth of the Oakland A's farm system at every position

The article has some nice info on our minor leaguers. It seems to me though we can use a lot more depth at 2nd base. Had we not of traded him, Mark Teahen could have been the man, but it seems we really want an All Star quality 2nd baseman, just like we already have at SS and 3rd.

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Teahen

Teahen is a 3B.

by OaktownTribesman on Feb 17, 2005 5:51 AM PST reply actions

We would've moved him.

2nd is an easier position anyway.

by Bambi on Feb 17, 2005 7:12 AM PST up reply actions

Mark Kiger?

I'm surprised there is no mention of Mark Kiger. He figures to be a utility player in the mold of Mike Rouse, and he'll probably start in AAA this year. He's definitely above Melillo (who has yet to play a full year professionally) on the depth chart.

by OaktownTribesman on Feb 17, 2005 5:54 AM PST reply actions

Morrissey

Do people think it is too late for him? Everything I've read up to now mentions his ridiculous ceiling, and he has had good stats at all levels. Will makeup keep him from the bigs?

by Doug on Feb 17, 2005 7:02 AM PST reply actions

Teahan was traded last year

Teahan was traded to K.C. last year in part of the Dotel deal.

by Mike Heath on Feb 17, 2005 8:58 AM PST reply actions

that's what i said....

by Bambi on Feb 17, 2005 9:00 AM PST up reply actions

Omar Quintania

I hit post to fast. I think this is a guy to watch. If he doesn;t get traded he looks like a guy who will get it done at the big league level. If not for us then for somebody else if we trade him.

by Mike Heath on Feb 17, 2005 9:02 AM PST reply actions

They are moving him to 2nd

If he transitions well and keeps hitting look for him to be up by 2006

by OaklandSi on Feb 17, 2005 11:12 AM PST up reply actions

Pulling for Omar

That's good news. I'm really into this guy and I hope he keeps hitting - he'll probably start at Sac this year, eh? Hitting-wise, he hasn't blown it yet...

I could even see a late `05 callup if he's doing well, especially if Ellis/Ginter/Scoot are injured or not cuttin' it.

by Mark H on Feb 17, 2005 11:56 AM PST up reply actions

Oh, and...

he bats left-handed, which would seem to make him easier to slot in next to any of Mark/Keith/Marco.

by Mark H on Feb 17, 2005 11:57 AM PST up reply actions

I'm hoping Mike Rouse makes it.

I played against him in HS (he went to Valley Christian in San Jose...I played at Santa Teresa). You could tell he was headed for bigger things. He is not the biggest guy in the world but you can tell he was made to play ball. He alone beat us that game with his two HR's and 4 rbi's. His swing was effortless.

by bmqball on Feb 17, 2005 10:14 AM PST reply actions

Santa Teresa

I went to Santa Teresa too. I graduated 03. I'm surprised that there's another Saint on AN.

by kent @ Athletics Nation on Feb 17, 2005 5:22 PM PST up reply actions

I used to eat ST for lunch...

I pitched for Independence my Sophomore year. :) That would be quite a while before you kids. heh

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Feb 17, 2005 6:22 PM PST up reply actions

What has happened to...

Freddie Bynum? You don't usually see the A's miss so badly on 1st round picks. Anybody seen this guy play?

by applejack on Feb 17, 2005 11:18 AM PST reply actions

He was a second round pick

But he's pretty much a bust. He's underperformed. He's not bad. He's a speedy utility guy, who's now being used in the outfield.

Peace up, A-Town Down (A town being Albany California, not Atlanta)

by ohad on Feb 17, 2005 12:30 PM PST up reply actions

Not sure bust is the right word.

He was 2nd round pick and was a high school or community college (1 year)kid I believe so it will take longer. I also think he had some blood problem, or at least some injury thing at the end of last season. He may someday be a nice sub that has speed and can play outfield and infield. The kid is only 25

by dougald1 on Feb 17, 2005 2:48 PM PST up reply actions