oakinboston
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DLD 9/25/08: Things I've learned about the A's, and life, from AN this season
by oakinboston
on Sep 25, 2008 9:59 AM PDT
Outside of Rex Hudler, nothing has edumacated me more about baseball than AN. I consider myself decently well read on the National Pastime, but I don't have time to keep up on minor leaguers, SABR revelations, or how good Swooney looked yesterday stretching. Thankfully, I can get all of that here.
...But not just that. Also: AN culture.
As a thanks to this wonderful community, and a fun first season with AN, I wanted to create a fANpOst where people can share how AN has edumacated them.
Thanks all, and looking forward to your comments
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YOU CAN BE STOMPER!
Candidate must be at least 5 feet 7 inches and no more than 6 feet 2 inches and weighs between 165 lbs and 225 lbs.
Interested in applying for this position must apply online AND send a DVD of a live performance along with a cover letter and résumé.
LINK
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"I'm thinking about wearing five different caps," Henderson joked Sunday before the A's home finale at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. "No, in my heart it's the A's. I had a lot of organizations that were really good to me ... These are the guys who got me my start."
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A's approach v. Padres approach
by oakinboston
on Jul 2, 2008 6:07 PM PDT
Got this from DePo's blog
The Padres signed, according to ESPN rankings, the #3, 5, 6, and 10 Latin American players, and an Aussie Rules player who oozes athleticism.
A number of ANers have wondered aloud about whether it is better to go all out for a talent like Inoa ($4.25 m pricetag), or to take the shotgun approach like the Padres and spread the money ($5m) amongst some of the lesser prospects with the hopes that a few pan out.
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Cust - cold streak or worse? or other?
by oakinboston
on Apr 30, 2008 3:54 PM PDT
Hardball Times provides this PITCHf/x analysis:
With our current depth in the OF positions (see post below), and the addition of The Hurt, Cust has become increasingly under my microscope.
Yes, he's still getting lots of walks, but chicks dig the long ball. If Cust continues his current level of production, at what point should the A's cut back on his ABs, or ditch him altogether?
Or should he stay in regardless- either because of a lack of better options, or because walks are sexy too?
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