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Some quick thoughts on yesterday's trade between the A's and the Padres...
The Players:
Tyson Ross- Billy Beane has always said it is better to trade a player a year too early than a year too late and I think this applies to Mr. Ross. While still young enough to have some projection left, another year like this last season(injuries, general ineffectiveness) and he would of all but destroyed his status.
A.J. Kirby-Jones- A short, squatty 1st baseman with a little pop in his bat.
Andy Parrino- Solid, switch hitting infield prospect who can play SS, 2nd, and 3rd. Sound familiar? He displayed good OBP skills in the minors.
Andrew Werner- Soft tossing lefty starter. Made to pitch for the A's.
What does it all mean?
Billy was smart to move Ross before he lost all his shine and managed to pick up a potential starting SS and another lefty starting pitcher to provide depth in the rotation. Kirby-Jones was fun to root for in Stockton(Cal League) but doesn't really profile to be a big league 1st baseman. I like him and hope he proves everybody wrong.
