Oakland Athletics Lack of Power...

[iifold]

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?

[Jackson Hole]

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.

[8ArIvd5]

they have good pitching, which could help if they knew how to manage in-game situations. but hole's right, texas is way better.

[iifold]

Geren is a Joke...

Beane hiring his buddy to manage the team...

[rob11234]

Let's face it, they haven't had real power since McGwire and Canseco.

[thunderingherd23]

they lost Jack Cust who could hit the long ball.

[TwoWays]

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.

[face]

good pitchers though, cahill and anderson and gonzalez

[BGboothA]

Call up Chris Carter and get that bat in the lineup

[Ace_of_Spades]

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.

[iifold]

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...

[Whippit]

same shit different year

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

may as well be swinging midgets

[Whippit]

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

[isles71]

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.

[iifold]

Lineup is filled with perfect #2 hitters...

[No coincidences]

This is ridiculous.

Phil Fvcking Coke.

[No coincidences]

Lineup is filled with perfect #2 hitters...

No. 2? Try No. 7/8.

[darrell74]

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.

[BravesandMagic]

just lost a total of 1k on two favorites. braves and athletics. FML

[darrell74]

This is ridiculous.

Phil Fvcking Coke.

Tigers broadcaster Mario Impemba is calling him
'Coke Zero'

[iifold]

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..

[darrell74]

No. 2? Try No. 7/8.

[Igetp2s]

Billy Beane needs Balco back in operation more than anyone.

[boeing power]

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