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Crosby is a plus defender based on Dewan's system, and his bat is decent. The significant problems with the A's are injuries to Harden, Crosby, and Chavez.

That said, I think it'll be a coinflip with the Angels, because the Angels lineup is likely not better than 50% of the AAA teams out there. I'm not totally convinced it's better than the Royals.

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Why the hate on Crosby? Hw was hurt last year. The year before he put up a 109 OPS+, which is very good for a short-stop, and when healthy, he's reputably a plus defender. That would make him one of the top short stops in the league.

For example, Micheal Young has a career OPS+ of 102, and was under 109 two out of the last three years.

Re: 2007 Oakland A\'s Thread!!!
 

Kyle they will be in the top 50% in runs scored this year

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Just being a baseball fan, I would love to see a full healthy year out of Harden. The dude is just sick to watch.

I think it will be a close battle this year, again, between the Angels and A's. I think the Angels defense will be improved a fair amount, and I also think the offense will improve marginally. That, plus the fact the A's lost Zito/Thomas, and the recurring injuries of Harden/Crosby, make me feel the A's will prob get 2nd.

I would love to see a healthy team (from both) all year though!

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As Boris said, overhyped. That's all. I mean, Gammons was handing him the MVP last March, and people started to really expect a monster year out of him. He was hurt, and when he played he was nothing spectacular, so hence the hate.

I've got no rooting interest in the As, but I get most of their games here and I enjoy watching them. They've got a solid broadcast booth, too. Hopefully the pitching staff is healthy because then they're a load of fun to watch.

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Bump

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go a's!

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Dan Johnson injurs his left hip in a collision, has torn cartilage.

He may be out up to 3 months. Link on MSN.

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tuq - you da man dawg!

doyle - not to be a hater but I could care less that Johnson is out.

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tuq - you da man dawg!

doyle - not to be a hater but I could care less that Johnson is out.

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Well Kotsay's out, which means Swisher is outfield, which means Johnson is needed. If Swisher and Kotsay both were healthy, no problem. We know Piazza isn't playing first. Time for Daric Barton or Travis Buck to step up?