Pros and Cons: Orlando Cabrera

I think this is a great signing by Beane (again) and should help the young A’s team. Going on to his 12th year in the Majors, he has always been productive, and a big help. He should be batting 2nd or maybe around 7th or 8th. He has a great glove, and playoff experience.

Pros:

• Great Glove, 2 GG’s
• Productive: .274 BA, 684 RBIs
• 4 trips to the playoffs
• The Giants got Renteria for 18.5 Million for two years, the Dodgers got Furcal for 30 million over three years, and the A’s got Renteria for a bargain, 4 freaking million over 1 year. He would still have less then Renteria if he had a four year contract.
• Good leader for the young guns

Cons:

• Maybe not a productive as the A’s need him to be
• Crosby will be a  5.25 Million utility man

But the pros rule out the cons by a long shot

The Rotation: A’s News and Notes

ST Game #6, A’s/Cubs

Sean Gallahger looked good in a two inning outing only allowing 1 run. Rajai Davis had a great day by driving in two runs. Ben Copeland had the only other RBI in the game. The A’s now have a 1-4-1 record in ST.

Garciapara is closing on a deal with the A’s

A Major League source confirmed to MLB.com on Tuesday that Oakland is closing in on a one-year contract with free-agent infielder Nomar Garciaparra.

Justin Duchscherer having elbow checked out

The 2008 All-Star Duchcherer might miss opening day with an elbow injury, he has been on the DL 4 times prior.

Have a great day A’s fans.

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