The Athletics are not done rebuffing their bullpen, setting their sights on lefties Brian Shouse and Andy Sisco. Shouse, who went 5-1 with a 2.81 ERA in 69 games for the Brewers last season, played in the AL West for three seasons with the Rangers. He is a ground ball pitcher, and probably would come at a reduced price at this point in the offseason.?
Sisco is coming off Tommy John surgery, but he is good player to give a tryout to in Spring Training. Sisco is 6'10'' and needs to show clubs that he can keep his fastball down, which he hasn't been able to do consistently over the course of his career.?
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January 31, 2009
The Rays and Brian Shouse have agreed to a two year deal, ESPN.com is reporting. Shouse, who went 5-1 with a 2.81 ERA in 69 games for the Brewers last season, will take a physical next Thursday. The Athletics were among other teams interested in Shouse, who held lefties to a .188 batting average last season. This story was approved by MLB Rumors.
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January 28, 2009
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January 29, 2009
Free agents Juan Uribe and Mike Sweeney have signed minor league deals, FOXSports.com is reporting. Uribe, who hit .247 with 7 HR for the White Sox last season, will join the Giants as a possible utility player. Uribe was a little better after hit .209 through May, but he is not guarantee to make the team.Sweeney, who hit .286 with 2 HR for the A's last season, will compete for...
The Athletics are not done rebuffing their bullpen, setting their sights on lefties Brian Shouse and Andy Sisco. Shouse, who went 5-1 with a 2.81 ERA in 69 games for the Brewers last season, played in the AL West for three seasons with the Rangers. He is a ground ball pitcher, and probably would come at a reduced price at this point in the offseason.?
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