2007 Regular Season Thread

[love_that_reefer]

Athletics acquired outfielder-designated hitter Jack Cust from the Padres for a player to be named or cash consideration. Cust should take Mike Piazza's roster spot in time for Friday's game. If Nick Swisher can't DH this weekend, Cust would be the better choice than Chris Snelling to start there against right-handers. Of course, the A's will probably need both with Travis Buck (wrist) also likely to be sidelined. If Buck avoids the DL and Milton Bradley returns next week as anticipated, perhaps neither Cust nor Snelling will be worth using in AL-only leagues.

He put up good productive numbers in AAA and should play over Snelling at DH. Cust isn't much of a fielder.

[A'sDiehard]

Originally Posted by Providence A's what now? you go down to the stadium and try out...show Beane was beer league softball is all about bro!

I guarantee I'm a better outfielder than Kielty and I can hit as good as Kendall.

[Providence A's]

"was" should have been "what"...my b yo

I have a 50% torn labrum in my shoulder and could throw out more base runners than Kendall...

[Providence A's]

AAA OF Charles Thomas was traded to Milwaukee for AAA C J.D. Closser. The season in saved!

[A'sDiehard]

I was actually excited when we got Thomas as the year before he had a pretty good season in Atlanta.

[Providence A's]

Bradley may be back soon...he has a wrist issue, but it's not as bad as they thought. He won't need surgery. Don't worry, I'm sure he'll get hurt within a week anyway

[A'sDiehard]

After the ALCS I had high hopes for Bradley.

[Providence A's]

A's sign Swisher to a 5-year extension

OAKLAND -- The Oakland Athletics announced today the club has agreed to terms with outfielder Nick Swisher on a five-year contract through the 2011 season with a one-year club option for 2012.

Let's see if Street follows Swisher...

[Providence A's]

Bradley was reinstated from the DL...Putnam sent to AAA.

[A'sDiehard]

Nice job locking up Swisher and Milton had better stay healthy.

[A'sDiehard]

The A's also signed the land contracts in Fremont today.

[Providence A's]

I thought they did that yesterday...I forgot to mention it. oh well...they won't be playing there until 2011 or whatever anyway...

[A'sDiehard]

My bad it was yesterday. I swear I'm so behind on everything right now and I missed passing the Brokers exam by 4 friggin questions so I have to take it again June 1st. That test is no fuggin joke.

[Providence A's]

Brokers exam? Is that so you can tell me what stocks to buy and sell? Give me a few inside tips bro...