The A’s
kickoff a four game series against the Angels tonight, the last time we will
see Anaheim this season. It looks like
Parker, Straily, Griffen, and (I imagine) Anderson will be the rotation for the
series, going up against Haren, Williams, Santana, and Weaver – who looks to be
returning for Thursday’s
matinee game – respectively.
Let’s hope the A’s fare a bit better than last week’s terrible
showing.
The A’s
made three call-ups today – Jemile Weeks, Daric Barton, and Jessie Chavez. Weeks is a welcomed return even if Melvin has
yet to commit to how or when he will be used.
Weeks also said that he used the demotion to work on his swing. We’ll see how this goes, but I’m still more
comfortable with Weeks vs. Pennington, even if the latter has been playing very well in September. I trust that Melvin will find some more magic
in pushing the right buttons at the right time.
Barton returns as a situational hitter and late game, defensive replacement. I can’t imagine it goes much further than
this plan. Per CSN’s story, Chavez will
be used sparingly from the bullpen, if at all.
One
last, quick update as Brandon McCarthy continues to make progress. He walked a bit in the hospital today and may
return home sooner rather than later.
Good luck Brandon!
With
that said, let’s take care of the Angels tonight and over the next couple of
days please! Let’s go Oakland! This won't be your player of the game ...
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