Today, we take a quick glimpse into the Oakland A’s farm system at two more gems from Billy Beane’s Amazing Offense Factory, and that rarest of creatures, the A’s pitching prospect. Bring your cameras. Eric Chavez, 3B Born 1978 Age 20 Year Team Lge AB H DB TP HR BB R RBI SB CS Out…
Many baseball observers expected an offensive explosion this year as a result of expansion. It has been true in the past that expansion years have coincided with seasons that have featured significant increases in overall offensive levels. These increases have been “explained” as the result of the weak pitching expansion brings into the major leagues….
BALTIMORE ORIOLES Acquired RHP Pete Smith from San Diego for RHP Eric Estes; designated RHP Richie Lewis for assignment. [6/9] When he’s going good, Pete Smith has a lot in common with Scott Kamieniecki: adequacy. He’ll enter to Orioles rotation, moving Sid Ponson back to the bullpen. That still won’t be enough to really shore…