tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post1168268485775132592..comments2023-06-17T08:53:42.643-04:00Comments on ShysterBall: And That HappenedCraig Calcaterrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00190345915954808542noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-62921992036121034932008-05-06T12:06:00.000-04:002008-05-06T12:06:00.000-04:00APBA Guy-Re the beloved A's, keep in mind that Bea...APBA Guy-<BR/><BR/>Re the beloved A's, keep in mind that Beane divides the season in thirds:<BR/><BR/>- see what needs to be fixed<BR/>- obtain the fixes<BR/>- play with the fixed team<BR/><BR/>Right now the A's are like a poor man's Angels. Eveland and Smith are playing Ervin Santana and Saunders, and Harden is John Lackey. Ok, the analogy isn't perfect, but the results are that the A's are in second, playing very smart ball, winning close games and hanging in because of solid, if unspectacular, starting pitching and surprisingly good defense. Beane has payroll flexibility to add parts, if the team is in the hunt after Memorial Day. <BR/><BR/>We'll see. I'm more concerned about the top two: K Suzuki leading off, and Ellis batting second. That is not a recipe for success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com