A's Sign Shannon Stewart
According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the A's have signed outfielder Shannon Stewart to a one-year deal that could reach $2.5MM with incentives. If Stewart can overcome plantar fasciitis in both feet, he can fill Jay Payton's role as Oakland's fourth outfielder. It's a strong need given the fragility of Mark Kotsay and Milton Bradley.
Stewart, who turns 33 later this month, earned $6.5MM in 2006. PECOTA sees him hitting .276/.332/.383 in 335 plate appearances this year, finding him most similar to the 1987 version of Gary Ward. Another good comp is Brady Clark. ZiPS expects .275/.341/.392 from Stewart in 373 PAs.
Another crap potential CF the Marlins can't sign, come on Jesus Delgado, & Harvey Garcia for David Murphy.
Posted by: ArodSucksAtLife | February 07, 2007 at 11:47 PM
As an A's fan, ugh...
Of course, at least Beane is always thinking about depth, which is what this signing is. Durazo invite and Stewart signing, those are depth moves.
Posted by: Droptop | February 08, 2007 at 04:01 PM
Billy Beane hasn't been at his sharpest lately.
Posted by: DentalPlan | February 08, 2007 at 05:09 PM
"Billy Beane hasn't been at his sharpest lately."
So you're saying it's time to talk to him about trading Haren away?
Posted by: tmar | February 08, 2007 at 07:33 PM
Maybe he thought it was this shannon stewart.... one year is probably worth 2.5 million
www.shannonstewart.com
Posted by: ArodSucksAtLife | February 08, 2007 at 09:30 PM