(07-16-2017 02:25 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(07-16-2017 02:19 PM)Wedge Wrote:  

(07-16-2017 12:10 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  I'm confused by this trade. The Nats got two very good relievers and traded absolutely nothing.

In other words, a giveaway, like every other trade Beane & Co. have made over the last few years.

On the plus size, errr, plus side, the fat A-ball infielder acquired by the A's in this deal reportedly pronounces his last name "Noisy". So at least we got that.

yeah most of the A's trades have been rather weak. That teams needs an infusion of optimism in the form of a new ballpark. I feel like Oakland should be able to provide a viable site

The A's do need a new stadium -- or, what is more likely, an Angel Stadium-like renovation of the Coliseum into a baseball-only park -- but they can't blame the Coliseum for the fact that they are not getting enough in return in trades over the last few years.