1. 04-09-11 07:56 PM #1
    iifold
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    Oakland Athletics Lack of Power...

    It is very possible that these guys won't have a guy with 20 HR's this year..

    It is also very possible that they won't have a guy hit .300 this year (foul ground in Oakland doesn't help)...

    I think they have scored a total of 21 runs this year, 7 of those coming in one game..

    Can a team win a division when they have to string together multiple hits to score runs??

    Thoughts?
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  2. 04-09-11 08:00 PM #2
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    If the had guys with a higher enough OBP, runs should be created in theory. OBP is generally a good indicator of walks, which will lead to getting to the bullpen faster.

    Texas is the best team in division, so the argument is mute.
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  3. 04-09-11 09:00 PM #3
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    they have good pitching, which could help if they knew how to manage in-game situations. but hole's right, texas is way better.
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  4. 04-09-11 09:04 PM #4
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    Geren is a Joke...

    Beane hiring his buddy to manage the team...
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  5. 04-09-11 10:06 PM #5
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    Let's face it, they haven't had real power since McGwire and Canseco.
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  6. 04-09-11 10:24 PM #6
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    they lost Jack Cust who could hit the long ball.
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  7. 04-09-11 10:29 PM #7
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    Dude, have you guys forgot about Kurt Suzuki. The guy slammed 13 bombs last year. He doesn't have 1 this year yet, but you better be on the lookout for this future slugger.
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  8. 04-09-11 10:29 PM #8
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    good pitchers though, cahill and anderson and gonzalez
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  9. 04-09-11 10:34 PM #9
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    Call up Chris Carter and get that bat in the lineup
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  10. 04-09-11 10:57 PM #10
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    Been a concern for a while now. Since they let Swisher go and Frank Thomas retiring. Can't remember any other players that hit power.
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  11. 04-11-11 08:57 PM #11
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    What do you know...

    These pansy's havent scored today..

    Beane should be fired..

    Sweeney should be playing everyday, Matsui and Willington should be platooning...
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  12. 04-11-11 08:59 PM #12
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    same shit different year

    GM Billy Bear looks under every rock to pay bottom dollar for these guys

    may as well be swinging midgets
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    Quote Originally Posted by face View Post
    good pitchers though, cahill and anderson and gonzalez
    I don't trust any of these guys....Cahill could've been lit up so many times last season but always got the ball to bounce his way
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  14. 04-11-11 11:09 PM #14
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    Kurt Suzuki is a bomber? Yeah, the A's probably will not come close to winning the division, but they maaaaaay get the wild card or have a chance to compete for it. I like them a lot better than the super inconsistent and way less talented than you think Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels.
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  15. 04-14-11 11:11 PM #15
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    Lineup is filled with perfect #2 hitters...
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  16. 04-14-11 11:25 PM #16
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    This is ridiculous.

    Phil Fvcking Coke.
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  17. 04-14-11 11:28 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by iifold View Post
    Lineup is filled with perfect #2 hitters...
    No. 2? Try No. 7/8.
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  18. 04-14-11 11:32 PM #18
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    Power bats tend to be expensive.

    If Oakland is in the hunt at the trade deadline, they'll go out and buy a power bat.

    For now, they have a nifty young rotation
    and they are doing a good job of developing them.
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  19. 04-14-11 11:32 PM #19
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    just lost a total of 1k on two favorites. braves and athletics. FML
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  20. 04-14-11 11:34 PM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by No coincidences View Post
    This is ridiculous.

    Phil Fvcking Coke.

    Tigers broadcaster Mario Impemba is calling him
    'Coke Zero'
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  21. 04-14-11 11:35 PM #21
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    Crisp
    Dejesus
    Barton
    Sweeney
    Ellis
    Sazuki
    Matsui
    C. Jackson

    All these guys can hit .280+.. but none of them can hit 20 HR's...

    Kind of a weird collection of hitters..
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  22. 04-14-11 11:35 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by No coincidences View Post
    No. 2? Try No. 7/8.
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  23. 04-14-11 11:38 PM #23
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    Billy Beane needs Balco back in operation more than anyone.
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  24. 04-14-11 11:40 PM #24
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    why anyone would lay -150 on oakland is beyond me

    they are a 50/50 team

    nice team to play as a dog but a big favourite, not a chance
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