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03-22-2014, 05:23 PM
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So, Parker won't be around, AJ Griffin will miss the season start, and Cespedes is swinging at the air in spring training.
After back-to-back division titles, there are some high expectations this season. Underdogs no more, they will have a target on their back this year.
Pitching: Even though the starting rotation took a massive hit losing Parker and waiting on AJ to return, the A's seem to find a way in past seasons. I think they can still manage to get by with Chavez and Kazmir stepping up their roles. And with arguably the best bullpen in baseball, they have a safety net if they can't eat up a lot of innings.
Offense: The hitting has always been hot and cold with this team, but with Melvin's platoon method, it just seems to work itself out. I'm hoping for Cespedes to have a real breakout year and that Reddick can bounce back from last year's slump.
Defense: The infield does make a few more crucial errors than expected, but overall still solid. Would like to see Jaso and Norris improve on throws to second. Last season they were both off target a lot of times and extended a few innings. JD has gold glove potential, and the rest of the infield is pretty reliable.
What say you A's fans?
After back-to-back division titles, there are some high expectations this season. Underdogs no more, they will have a target on their back this year.
Pitching: Even though the starting rotation took a massive hit losing Parker and waiting on AJ to return, the A's seem to find a way in past seasons. I think they can still manage to get by with Chavez and Kazmir stepping up their roles. And with arguably the best bullpen in baseball, they have a safety net if they can't eat up a lot of innings.
Offense: The hitting has always been hot and cold with this team, but with Melvin's platoon method, it just seems to work itself out. I'm hoping for Cespedes to have a real breakout year and that Reddick can bounce back from last year's slump.
Defense: The infield does make a few more crucial errors than expected, but overall still solid. Would like to see Jaso and Norris improve on throws to second. Last season they were both off target a lot of times and extended a few innings. JD has gold glove potential, and the rest of the infield is pretty reliable.
What say you A's fans?
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03-23-2014, 06:28 AM
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I'm scared...
Start of cactus league I was juiced. But now I'm scared.
I think losing Parker is going to really hurt us. And our bats can very inconsistent. Not enough to win 2-3 games and then we hit double digit runs in 1 game.
In the the end its the batting that has to improve. We can't let other teams aces keep us from scoring.
So I'm hopeful, but scared.
Start of cactus league I was juiced. But now I'm scared.
I think losing Parker is going to really hurt us. And our bats can very inconsistent. Not enough to win 2-3 games and then we hit double digit runs in 1 game.
In the the end its the batting that has to improve. We can't let other teams aces keep us from scoring.
So I'm hopeful, but scared.
04-02-2014, 04:44 PM
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Sonny and Kazmir look like they have the stuff to carry this team. If those two can keep it up, the back of the rotation doesn't have as much pressure to improve.
Chili Davis needs to figure out how to keep this offense from being bi-polar. One day they're helpless, the next day they're on fire. Donaldson and Lowrie seem to be the only reliable bats in the lineup.
Chili Davis needs to figure out how to keep this offense from being bi-polar. One day they're helpless, the next day they're on fire. Donaldson and Lowrie seem to be the only reliable bats in the lineup.
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Even though we lost Parker, I still have faith that our pitching with come through for us. Cespedes needs a break out season and I believe this will be his year. Other than that we just need to pick up those W's and stay healthy. LETS GO OAKLAND!!!!!
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In case you haven't noticed, and judging by the attendance, you haven't. The A's have managed to win a few ball games.
Starting pitching is throwing better than anyone could have hoped for. These guys are lights out so far.
Going to my first Astros game this Friday.
Starting pitching is throwing better than anyone could have hoped for. These guys are lights out so far.
Going to my first Astros game this Friday.
04-15-2014, 06:29 AM
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In case you haven't noticed, and judging by the attendance, you haven't. The A's have managed to win a few ball games.
Starting pitching is throwing better than anyone could have hoped for. These guys are lights out so far.
Going to my first Astros game this Friday.
Starting pitching is throwing better than anyone could have hoped for. These guys are lights out so far.
Going to my first Astros game this Friday.
Cespedes rocked one yesterday. Loving that. Jaso's homer had even more heat on it.
04-16-2014, 07:40 AM
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That was a battle. I can't believe he left in Doolittle to face Trout. He makes a living on crushing fastballs. Anyone else in the bullpen would have been better off on the mound.
Oh well, they found a way to win regardless.
Oh well, they found a way to win regardless.
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MLB Power Rankings: Doubt the Oakland A's at your own peril - MLB - CBSSports.com
But better to go unnoticed than have a big fat target on your back. During the season, it's always a different hero that helps them win, but in the post season, they can't seem to find that hero. Someone's got to step up under spotlight, I don't care who it is.
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It's not all bad
MLB Power Rankings: Doubt the Oakland A's at your own peril - MLB - CBSSports.com
But better to go unnoticed than have a big fat target on your back. During the season, it's always a different hero that helps them win, but in the post season, they can't seem to find that hero. Someone's got to step up under spotlight, I don't care who it is.
MLB Power Rankings: Doubt the Oakland A's at your own peril - MLB - CBSSports.com
But better to go unnoticed than have a big fat target on your back. During the season, it's always a different hero that helps them win, but in the post season, they can't seem to find that hero. Someone's got to step up under spotlight, I don't care who it is.