Oakland Athletics: Acquired OF Bip Roberts from the Detroit Tigers for a PTBNL. I have a great deal of respect for Billy Beane. He’s a competent, confident young executive who has an idea of his goals for the A’s, and he’s got a plan attain those goals. But everybody has a bad day. To say…
Here’s a look at a couple of prospects who have been turning heads with their solid play over the last month. Gabe Alvarez, 3B Bats R Born 1974 Age 24 Year Team Lge AB H DB TP HR BB R RBI SB CS Out BA OBA SA EQA 1995 R Cucmng Cal 208 60 9…
ANAHEIM ANGELS Signed RHP Erik Hanson to a minor-league contract. [6/25] An insurance move, since the Angels have gambled and lost on Jack McDowell and William VanLandingham. Keep in mind it isn’t a good insurance move, since Hanson may well be done himself. If they’re desperate, calling up Rich Robertson would be a better idea….