Oakland A's acquire Chris Denorfia (for Marcus McBeth)

Post #1 » by **FNQ** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:47 pm

So we traded our AAA closer for a guy who wont be able to play until next year, if ever again (Tommy John surgery).

Can't say I see why we did this one.

TSC25 · Post #2 » by **TSC25** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 2:26 am

And dont forget,the Reds still get another player in this deal, I hear it could be Brad Halsey.

Post #3 » by **FNQ** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:07 am

TSC25 wrote:And dont forget,the Reds still get another player in this deal, I hear it could be Brad Halsey.

Man... I'm usually able to at least get an idea of what Beane sees in these deals... but I'm completely lost here. Supposedly, this guy is a hard-nosed, gritty player... but didn't we have that in Byrnes before?

TSC25 · Post #4 » by **TSC25** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:16 am

OaklandReggae wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Man... I'm usually able to at least get an idea of what Beane sees in these deals... but I'm completely lost here. Supposedly, this guy is a hard-nosed, gritty player... but didn't we have that in Byrnes before?

Yes we did,and I'm with you,I usely understand what Billy's doing,but was shocked to see this. Leaving here in Indiana,there;s alot of Reds fans,and they really liked this guy,so the things they've told me and the things I've read,I'll give him a chance,just wish Billy would have waited till he was healthy.

TSC25 · Post #5 » by **TSC25** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 3:01 am

Denorfia, he doesn't have any real weaknesses, but no overwhelming strengths either. (According to Baseball America). He could play center field for the A's next year, or serve as a fine fourth outfielder. The results have been there - Denorfia hit .349/.409/.484 in Triple A last year. That translates to above average offense for a CF in the Majors.

TSC25 · Post #6 » by **TSC25** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 3:04 am

Looks like our OF for next season is being put together now.