SB Nation User Blog: oakinboston

Tips for visiting Yankee Stadium?

oakinboston — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:01:12 -0000

Admittedly, I got a little excited watching the All-Star game last night, and I decided I need to make my first trip to Yankee Stadium before it closes.

Looked at the schedule, and guess who's in town this weekend? Also it's my birthday on Sunday. Serendipity.

Anyways, my limited life experience has told me that it never hurts to ask for tips from people when traveling to an unfamiliar place. Any suggestions would be welcome (things to see, seats to target, etc)

thanks all, and go a's!

A's approach v. Padres approach

oakinboston — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:52:41 -0000

Got this from DePo's blog

The Padres signed, according to ESPN rankings, the #3, 5, 6, and 10 Latin American players, and an Aussie Rules player who oozes athleticism.

A number of ANers have wondered aloud about whether it is better to go all out for a talent like Inoa ($4.25 m pricetag), or to take the shotgun approach like the Padres and spread the money ($5m) amongst some of the lesser prospects with the hopes that a few pan out.

I think I'll put my support in the Inoa camp, especially because we aren't just talking about the top prospect internationally, we are talking about a "generational talent", or so they say.

Still, I have to admire the Padres for doing this. I think both the A's and the Padres are setting a trend for future international draftings, and I would guess that down the road, it will quickly become more expensive to make these types of moves.

Cust - cold streak or worse? or other?

oakinboston — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:28:34 -0000

Hardball Times provides this PITCHf/x analysis:

Link

With our current depth in the OF positions (see post below), and the addition of The Hurt, Cust has become increasingly under my microscope.

Yes, he's still getting lots of walks, but chicks dig the long ball. If Cust continues his current level of production, at what point should the A's cut back on his ABs, or ditch him altogether?

Or should he stay in regardless- either because of a lack of better options, or because walks are sexy too?