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Oakland A’s Resign Coco Crisp

Found January 06, 2012 on Rant Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Coco Crisp,  Gio Gonzalez,  Billy Beane
TEAMS: Oakland Athletics,  Washington Nationals

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The Oakland A’s have completely lost their minds as they’ve signed Coco Crisp to an absurd 2 year deal worth right around 14 million dollars. Okay, maybe that’s not as bad as it sounds since it’s a club option at 7.5 million with a buyout of 1 million. Coco Crisp? Really? They won’t pay Gio Gonzalez, but will pay Coco? Really? Oy Vey. I can’t say I think this is a good move because frankly- Coco Crisp isn’t that good. I mean, I guess I can see Billy Beane hoping to trade him at the deadline for a piece or two, but this just seems like a pretty excessive deal. Crazy Stuff.
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