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...role is also a drastic change from Forst’s early career. He started out with Oakland for years ago after an unsuccessful attempt to start make it in the big leagues. Forst began in the organization doing a lot of advance scouting work, helping to collect statistics in players, and in general becoming familiar with the way in which the league operated. It wasn’t until the end of that first season in 2000, when the Athletics traded for Tampa Bay’s Cory Lidle—now with the Cincinnati Reds—that...
...Over the years, both Paul and [Oakland Athletic General Manager] Billy [Beane] were great about expanding my responsibilities, and including me in just about everything that went on around here,” Forst said. “There’s nothing new about the job description, as far as the work goes. I’ve been pretty well prepared to handle just about everything...
However, the pitching staff for Oakland still remains strong, secured by the likes of Barry Zito and Tim Hudson, and it appears that outfielder Jermaine Dye has fully recovered from the broken leg he suffered last year...
...here are the facts: Mike Mussina, shelled again last night, is very, very wrong. Jose Contreras should fear for his life if he loses today against Oakland. Vazquez gives up a lot of home runs, which is a big problem in close games. The team doesn’t even have a fifth starter at this point. And Mariano Rivera looks more and more hittable each year. He’s off to a good start...
...know pitching wins championships, unless you’re the Oakland A’s or the L.A. Dodgers. We all know defense is important come playoff time. But it’s the Red Sox this year who have the edge in both categories...