2006 A's, Outlook and Predictions

[RynMan]

The A's are resting for the playoff series, hopefully showing something more than the last few times. And if not, I hope we're not left with more painful memories (The No-Slide, Tejada missing third, Byrnes missing home). I feel that we won't this year. This should be a great postseason.

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!

Agreed, this is great. But HM, I got a question.

Loaiza over Haren for game 2? How do you feel about that?

[Half Massed]

The A's are resting for the playoff series, hopefully showing something more than the last few times. And if not, I hope we're not left with more painful memories (The No-Slide, Tejada missing third, Byrnes missing home). I feel that we won't this year. This should be a great postseason.

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!

Agreed, this is great. But HM, I got a question.

Loaiza over Haren for game 2? How do you feel about that?

Well it's true that Haren has much more potential for a great game, but he's been scuffling recently. I'd still choose him over Loaiza for Game 2 in my mind, but I see the justification. Loaiza put it together in August and early September and he has that veteran edge. Remember, Haren's never started a postseason game.

[Afan4Life]

I figured Haren would be starting game 2 @ Minnesota, particularly since he pitched so well there a couple weeks ago. I also would've rather seen Loaiza at home. Oh well, things will work out. I've got a good feeling.

Go A's!!!!!!!