MLB 2005-2006 Offseason Thread

[The Miz]

I don't know why everyone on this board assumes that the A's didn't get out of the first round because they didn't have the talent, and therefore didn't spend to get the talent. Did you guys watch any of these series? They choked, plain and simple.

In 2003 Oakland had a WS-caliber team. Tejada and Byrnes fucked it up. Tejada made 756738905679385 errors, and both he and Byrnes had the retarded baserunning plays that should've won the game and swept the series. Chavez also forgot how to hit. Macha also completely blew it in the last inning of Game 5, pinch hitting Melhuse, who struck out, for Dye, who was about to be intentionally walked. And then that idiot Long sat there and watched Lowe throw strikes. If any of you watched these series you might realize how good Oakland was and how badly they choked.

Originally Posted by BCWWF They are just like the Twins, always a step behind what they need because they aren't willing to spend the money to get it.

I'd love to hear your in-depth assessment of Oakland and Minnesota's financial situations, and how they can afford to increase payroll given their revenue; including profits from tickets, merchandise, stadium food and drink, parking, and team promotions.

BCWWF > Billy Beane and Terry Ryan