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Not a bad article. I think building to your strengths isn't exactly what we did, because our bullpen was a weakness. But overall, a nice change from the typical ESPN blather.

It makes me sad to see the Duke possibly go the way of many of my favorite A's players.

Our top prospects for 2011 - a preview Michael Taylor #10. Ouch.

QUOTE: "[The A's] should know Tuesday if lefty Josh Outman, who is 4-1 with a 3.48 ERA in his rookie season, will be able to take his next turn Wednesday. Outman left Sunday's start because of a problem in his elbow, and if he can't pitch, the Athletics will likely call up Gio Gonzalez from Class AAA Sacramento."

Carlos Gonzo, the man we traded for Matt Holliday, is getting called up to the majors after a white hot AAA start where he hit .339 with six steals, ten taters, a .638 slugging percentage, and fifty nine RBI. As much as I like the kid I have to admit part of me wants him to be terrible (not too likely) since watching another traded away player become a super duper star would kill me. But yeah, best of luck!