Braves trade Langerhans to Athletics

Post by **Michael** » April 29 07, 11:15 pm

Eh? Meh.

Atlanta to get cash considerations or player to be named later

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edit - A decent gamble for the A's.

Transmogrified Tiger · Post by **Transmogrified Tiger** » April 29 07, 11:39 pm

Not sure what Beane's doing. It doesn't hurt them I guess, but unless he can pass him through waivers to get him off the 40 man I don't understand it, even with the insanely low cost. Is he a super defender?

G. Keenan · Post by **G. Keenan** » April 29 07, 11:40 pm

Yeah, why not. The Braves must have really given up on Langerhans.

BTW, anyone who follows Oakland more closely than I have an idea what their thinking is on Bobby Crosby right now? He's not bouncing back like they need him to.

haltz · Post by **haltz** » April 30 07, 4:21 am

Transmogrified Tiger wrote:Not sure what Beane's doing. It doesn't hurt them I guess, but unless he can pass him through waivers to get him off the 40 man I don't understand it, even with the insanely low cost. Is he a super defender?

Terrific defender on the corners, supposedly plus in CF as well. His PECOTA reads .360/.450 or so. I think Shannon Stewart was in CF on Sunday, and Kotsay, Kielty and Swisher are hurt. Supposedly Langerhans will be the CF in the A's next game in Boston.

He's definitely been a good-field, no-hit guy so far this year though, he's 3-44 on the season.

Transmogrified Tiger · Post by **Transmogrified Tiger** » April 30 07, 8:48 am

haltz wrote:
Transmogrified Tiger wrote:Not sure what Beane's doing. It doesn't hurt them I guess, but unless he can pass him through waivers to get him off the 40 man I don't understand it, even with the insanely low cost. Is he a super defender?
Terrific defender on the corners, supposedly plus in CF as well. His PECOTA reads .360/.450 or so. I think Shannon Stewart was in CF on Sunday, and Kotsay, Kielty and Swisher are hurt. Supposedly Langerhans will be the CF in the A's next game in Boston.

He's definitely been a good-field, no-hit guy so far this year though, he's 3-44 on the season.

Ah, I wasn't aware of the injury situation. That PECOTA seems optimistic though, even with him being 27.

BW23 · Post by **BW23** » May 2 07, 9:03 pm

Langerhans has been dealt to Washington for Chris Snelling.

ToughGuy_BlueShirt · Post by **ToughGuy_BlueShirt** » May 2 07, 9:19 pm

Man, Ryan "I can't dunk, I wish I had" Langerhans can't catch a break.

Berman can come up with some stuff.

ZigZagCardsFan · Post by **ZigZagCardsFan** » May 2 07, 9:20 pm

How will Oakland A's fans remember the Ryan Langerhans era?

Transmogrified Tiger · Post by **Transmogrified Tiger** » May 2 07, 9:55 pm

ZigZagCardsFan wrote:How will Oakland A's fans remember the Ryan Langerhans era?

Probably about the same as they remember the Michael Barrett era.

Ace · Post by **Ace** » May 2 07, 10:01 pm

Transmogrified Tiger wrote:
ZigZagCardsFan wrote:How will Oakland A's fans remember the Ryan Langerhans era?
Probably about the same as they remember the Michael Barrett era.

How many years does Kendall have left on his ridiculous contract?