So I have been doing some research trying to figure out how the A's are going to use Jake Fox, and I think he may be used at Catcher enough to gain eligibility by the All Star break.
(depending on your league requirements it may be significantly sooner)
I see that OAK is sending Landon Powell down, which tells me Fox will be their next best option at catcher.....(behind suzuki of course)
but we all know suzuki cannot catch 6-7 games a week, so I think fox could get in late in games and or get a start there once a week.
I am thinking this could be huge for his keeper value if not for his in season value later this season.
Jake Fox to earn catcher eligibility???
Re: Jake Fox to earn catcher eligibility???
Unless you PLANNED on having Fox catch, this could in fact hurt his value as he will only be getting backup catcher at bats and not time anywhere else. Backing up Kurt Suzuki is akin to backing up Peyton Manning.
If you planned on 300 AB, he will fall short.
If you planned on 300 AB, he will fall short.
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Re: Jake Fox to earn catcher eligibility???
I was thinking kind of a uber-util role -
maybe he'd play
1 game a week at DH
1 game at C (plus late inning replacement in blowouts)
1 game at first or third
1 game in corner infield spot
pinch hit as needed
could equal 17-20 at bats a week if things went right?
I am sure his at bats would be directly related to his production. He has shown he has a capable bat - but he's never gottent he oppurtunity.
I am thinking he could be this year brandon inge if thingws went the way I think they might.
(I don't own him on any teams yet) but I was thinking of dropping randy ruiz to pick him up for his potential keeper value just in case it worked out the way i think it might
maybe he'd play
1 game a week at DH
1 game at C (plus late inning replacement in blowouts)
1 game at first or third
1 game in corner infield spot
pinch hit as needed
could equal 17-20 at bats a week if things went right?
I am sure his at bats would be directly related to his production. He has shown he has a capable bat - but he's never gottent he oppurtunity.
I am thinking he could be this year brandon inge if thingws went the way I think they might.
(I don't own him on any teams yet) but I was thinking of dropping randy ruiz to pick him up for his potential keeper value just in case it worked out the way i think it might
Re: Jake Fox to earn catcher eligibility???
They won't do that without a third catcher on the roster.
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You know you have to seek therapy when you see one of your pitchers had a bad night and it takes you 15 minutes to find the team you have him on. - The Forum Funklord
I'd rather be wrong for the right reasons than right for the wrong reasons - The Forum Funklord
Always remember, never forget, never say always or never. - The Forum Funklord
You know you have to seek therapy when you see one of your pitchers had a bad night and it takes you 15 minutes to find the team you have him on. - The Forum Funklord
Re: Jake Fox to earn catcher eligibility???
very good point i didnt consider that part
Re: Jake Fox to earn catcher eligibility???
i see fox actually establishing himself at first, at least until chris carter comes up. just don't see them putting him behind the dish without having worked with the oakland staff during a game and i don't think he has played there this spring.
look for powel to be back shortly. gotta have three backstops. at best fox would be #3 in my opinion. at best.
but, i do think he will be worth the corner investment.
look for powel to be back shortly. gotta have three backstops. at best fox would be #3 in my opinion. at best.
but, i do think he will be worth the corner investment.
Re: Jake Fox to earn catcher eligibility???
Fox has caught a lot the past week while Lawr and I have been running around NYC doing drafts, seeing old friends, going to movie premiers, etc.
He appears to be the backup receiver on opening day.
He appears to be the backup receiver on opening day.
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You know you have to seek therapy when you see one of your pitchers had a bad night and it takes you 15 minutes to find the team you have him on. - The Forum Funklord
I'd rather be wrong for the right reasons than right for the wrong reasons - The Forum Funklord
Always remember, never forget, never say always or never. - The Forum Funklord
You know you have to seek therapy when you see one of your pitchers had a bad night and it takes you 15 minutes to find the team you have him on. - The Forum Funklord
Re: Jake Fox to earn catcher eligibility???
in that case fox is a brilliant pick.
my only concern is the same for any catcher: they are always just a foul ball away from broken fingers and the dl. same fear for powell as for mauer, though.
you got to be lucky to be good, after all...
my only concern is the same for any catcher: they are always just a foul ball away from broken fingers and the dl. same fear for powell as for mauer, though.
you got to be lucky to be good, after all...
Re: Jake Fox to earn catcher eligibility???
nice to see people weren't reading the Cactus League Notes