March 03, 2008
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This has to be disheartening to both Crosby and the Athletics:
Oakland Athletics shortstop Bobby Crosby was dropped from the starting lineup for Monday's exhibition game against the Los Angeles Angels due to back spasms.
I wonder if at some point the Athletics just drop Bobby. Is there really any chance he's ever going to live up to his potential? His seasonal age is 28 for 2008, meaning he should be playing at his peak. All the injuries retarded his growth as a hitter, and I wouldn't be surprised if Oakland was just better off finding a new solution at shortstop.
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Posted by David Pinto at
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re: bobby crosby v. jimmy rollins
crosby was rookie of the year just four years ago hitting 22 homer and being a very productive offensive ss while fielding league average or better.
since then he hasn't played a full season although he continues to rap out a lot of doubles and homers for the limited time he does play.
his developmental arc has been limited, i agree. he hasn't become jimmy rollins as he should have become.
on the other hand, he's a lot better power hitter than a david eckstein and hitting in oakland's park, averaging 18 homers per year per 500 ab is a heck of a career stat. plus his fielding is league average or better.
not to revel in the obvious, but if you give up on bobby crosby, you're returning to a league replacement shortstop who will be fielding league average or worse,without any of crosby's gaudy power numbers.
moreover, half a loaf is better than none. in crosby's case, half a year of crosby hitting power numbers is better than none.
i would keep the kid and hope that he puts together another season or two like his rookie year. even his half seasons are better on paper than most shortstop's full seasons.
but i understand and respect the view of our gifted webmaster fully.
jimmy dykes this kid isn't.
--art k philly