Bobby Crosby -Over or Under

[Half Massed]

I think he'll be right around your projections assuming health and all. He took a great step in the right direction last year. This says it all:

K/BB ratio:
2004: 141/58 in 545 ABs
2005: 54/35 in 333 ABs. That would be approx. 89/58 in 549 ABs.

Assuming extrapolation, 52 less K's with the same amount of walks is a big reason for the improvement last year and it should continue. Despite his HR numbers dropping last year (9 as opposed to 22 the year before), his SLG actually rose from .426 to .456. I think if he can stay healthy and get into a good rhythm next year in Oakland's improved offense, he should match your projections, if not exceed them slightly. Although as Ryn said, I wouldn't count on any significant amount of SBs.

[BaseballFann0008]

Now that he may be healthy will he produce or continue as an under achiever.

Your thoughts on whether he meets these numbers:

285 avg, 22 hr, 85 rbi 10 sb

over .285

over 22 hr

over 85 rbi

over 10 SB

over everything, but not by much

[MrT]

I read he will bat third, but that could change depending if Oakland signs another bat or becomes enamored with Bradly.

[RynMan]

I read he will bat third, but that could change depending if Oakland signs another bat or becomes enamored with Bradly.

You could be right. He batted 3rd for much of 2005 when he was healthy. But personally I don't think that he is the best hitter the A's have, I'd hit him 5 until he shows that he can pick up where he left off.

[rotterdam_82]

I read he will bat third, but that could change depending if Oakland signs another bat or becomes enamored with Bradly.

You could be right. He batted 3rd for much of 2005 when he was healthy. But personally I don't think that he is the best hitter the A's have, I'd hit him 5 until he shows that he can pick up where he left off.

I'd bat him 4th, behind Chavez. Maybe 5th if Swisher can put it together. But you likely know a heck of a lot more than me about how Billy's mind works these days.

[Yoda]

Now that he may be healthy will he produce or continue as an under achiever.

Your thoughts on whether he meets these numbers:

285 avg, 22 hr, 85 rbi 10 sb

under 285
22 HR
85 RBI
under 10 SB

[Music2004Man]

With this lineup I could see Crosby hitting 3rd with Chavez 4th and Bradley 5th. That really depends on what they do with the rest of their offseason and if they are able to land Thomas.

[RynMan]

With this lineup I could see Crosby hitting 3rd with Chavez 4th and Bradley 5th. That really depends on what they do with the rest of their offseason and if they are able to land Thomas.

How bout Dan Johnson?