September 01, 2008
Back Street
With Huston Street pitching better, the Athletics find themselves in a strong position both now and in the future:
Street, who earned the win in relief Saturday night, might get a save opportunity or two in the final month, but manager Bob Geren has no plans to oust rookie Brad Ziegler as closer.
"As of right now, no," Geren said Sunday. "Brad has been effective, (setup man) Joey Devine has been outstanding, too, and Huston has been very good - that's great for a manager. They're all performing well."
If Street, 25, continues to pitch well and demonstrate good health down the stretch, there is likely to be interest in the right-hander this winter from possible trade partners, and the emergence of Ziegler and Devine will only hasten a deal.
Street wants the closer's job back, and that can only motivate him to pitch well. That makes him more attractive to trading partners, giving the A's a chance to improve themselves with a move.
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09:26 AM
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