Post by bossplaya on Aug 10, 2007 15:40:51 GMT -5
Oakland A’s Team Overview ‘03
Team strengths:[/color][/b]
- Great starting pitching
- Good balance of hitters
- Good speed
- Good defense
There is no question this teams’ biggest strength is starting pitching and we rely heavily on these guys to perform at the highest level. We also have a great defense to back that up along with a dangerous beginning-middle of the order and guys who can run the bases quite well.
Team weaknesses:[/color][/b]
- Bullpen depth
- Position player depth
Starting games won’t be a problem for this team, but finishing them might be. We’ve got a couple solid set-up men and a good closer but we are really weak in the middle relief spot. Hopefully it shouldn’t be too big of a problem if my starters are able to consistently give me good long outings.
Franchise Player:[/color][/b]
Barry Zito
Despite having a couple other pitchers who are pretty much equal in talent, Zito stands out the most as he is the youngest of the staff and definitely our ace.
Trade Block:[/color][/b]
Not really shopping much right now but I do have a few needs. Could use another strong reliever. A 5th starter. Infield depth. Upgrade @ RF. Not really priorities to me but I’m always open to trading. Prospects can go, just depends what the deal is.
Season Outlook:[/color][/b]
We want to give the fans what they want, so we tried to go out and field a winner, which was made pretty clear from the start. A World Series appearance seems to be in our sights but right now our main goal is to win the AL West Division title. There is some good competition so it won’t be easy, but that’s what we’re shooting for right now.
Team strengths:[/color][/b]
- Great starting pitching
- Good balance of hitters
- Good speed
- Good defense
There is no question this teams’ biggest strength is starting pitching and we rely heavily on these guys to perform at the highest level. We also have a great defense to back that up along with a dangerous beginning-middle of the order and guys who can run the bases quite well.
Team weaknesses:[/color][/b]
- Bullpen depth
- Position player depth
Starting games won’t be a problem for this team, but finishing them might be. We’ve got a couple solid set-up men and a good closer but we are really weak in the middle relief spot. Hopefully it shouldn’t be too big of a problem if my starters are able to consistently give me good long outings.
Franchise Player:[/color][/b]
Barry Zito
Despite having a couple other pitchers who are pretty much equal in talent, Zito stands out the most as he is the youngest of the staff and definitely our ace.
Trade Block:[/color][/b]
Not really shopping much right now but I do have a few needs. Could use another strong reliever. A 5th starter. Infield depth. Upgrade @ RF. Not really priorities to me but I’m always open to trading. Prospects can go, just depends what the deal is.
Season Outlook:[/color][/b]
We want to give the fans what they want, so we tried to go out and field a winner, which was made pretty clear from the start. A World Series appearance seems to be in our sights but right now our main goal is to win the AL West Division title. There is some good competition so it won’t be easy, but that’s what we’re shooting for right now.