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    A's Geren's Gone!!!

    The Athletics have fired manager Bob Geren and named Bob Melvin interim manager.
    This comes as somewhat of a surprise, as Geren and Billy Beane are longtime friends. It's not like the Athletics' lineup is going to suddenly start hitting as a result of this decision, but Geren had clearly lost some members of the clubhouse. The Athletics enter play Thursday losers of nine consecutive games and currently sit in last place in the American League East with a 27-36 record. Geren finishes his tenure in Oakland with a 334-376 record (.470) over 4 1/2 seasons as skipper.
    I think this was the right move to make. The players really didn't seem to like him much but I don't view Melvin as any better but I guess he will have to do for now. I still have hope for this team even though they have lost 9 straight. I picked this team to finish first in the West but so far the offense has looked like shit. Barton, Ellis, Matsui, DeJesus, Kouzmanoff and Crisp have been real disappointments.

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    Re: Geren's Gone!!!

    The best thing about Barton is always going to be his defense. Ellis and Matsui are way passed their prime. DeJesus has been a huge disappointment. Kouzmanoff could never hit and the best thing about Crisp this season was his afro. That being said Geren was up shit's creek without a paddle way before this time.

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    Re: Geren's Gone!!!

    It's not the manager's fault that the GM is losing his genius label by the minute.

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    Not Beane's fault that Braden, Anderson, McCarthy and Ross have hit the DL and Barton forgot how to get on base. Lots of disappointment and underachieving all around that A's clubhouse.

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    Re: Geren's Gone!!!

    But isn't Billy Beane more noted for his getting pitchers? These guys are all hitters.

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    We suck. [/THREAD]

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    Re: Geren's Gone!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Providence A's View Post
    We suck. [/THREAD]
    You get right to the point.

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    Re: Geren's Gone!!!

    Geren had to go but we still have a lot of problems. It's a mess.

    That's on Billy.

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    Re: Geren's Gone!!!

    Move the team and start over.

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    Re: Geren's Gone!!!

    I think the writer of that piece is the only one that is surprised.

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    Re: Geren's Gone!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Providence A's View Post
    Move the team and start over.
    That hurts but you're absolutely right. I just hope they don't go too far.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fitzy View Post
    But isn't Billy Beane more noted for his getting pitchers? These guys are all hitters.
    I thought it was mostly hitters?

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    Re: Geren's Gone!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Fitzy View Post
    But isn't Billy Beane more noted for his getting pitchers?
    Esteban Loaiza of course.

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    Fitzy got banned? That was quick.

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    Re: Geren's Gone!!!

    Alright, after Cahill's melt down last night, I am starting to lose hope. At least the A's should get something nice for Willingham.

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