Linden Doesn't Have Spot With A's

Could he be a fit for the Cubs instead of the higher priced Coco Crisp or Marlon Byrd?

Who is better at CF, him or Denofria ????

If he hits like that then is his defence really that bad that Denofria can take the starting job away from him ???

I'm not so sure Denorfia is a lock for the starting CF spot either. He isn't having a spectacular spring, and I think the A's want to see what Ryan Sweeney is capable of before guys like Cunningham and Gonzalez start knocking on the door. With Mike Sweeney coming out of nowhere and likely becoming the main DH that puts Cust in the OF on a somewhat regular basis. Buck, R. Sweeney and Cust look like the main outfielders unless the A's opt to play Sweeney as the 4th man and I don't see that happening. Denorfia might be sent down to AAA to regain his swing after his season off.

The bottom line is that the A's had several options in the outfield, and by Mike Sweeney playing his way onto this the team, he essentially left one less opening. Linden was probably about the #5 or 6 guy on the list, even with his good spring. Not to say Linden is not a decent ballplayer, but thank god the A's didn't read too much into his spring stats.

What are the chances that the Mets sign him for depth while they get their outfield back together? (Assuming, of course, that Delgado doesn't fail to dodge any more flying bats and that the outfield is ALL they need to bolster.)

I think he's getting desperate and I would too. This is really his best opportunity and he hasn't done anything wrong. It's tough when a team values emil brown higher then you that's a low blow.

Sounds like he has Matt Murtonitis.

Don't worry Todd, you'll be playing in Japan soon enough.

hittman, it doesnt seem like he has emotional problems, he just hasnt gotten too many chances to play, i'd say just take a waiver on him and see what he can do.

i mean even if he did have emotional problems, he

SD or NYM seem like a good fit.

The Cubs are looking for someone who can bat right-handed and play all three outfield positions, especially centerfield.

But while Linden perfect, the Cubs are looking for VETERAN 4th outfield (especially to complement the youth of Felix Pie and Sam Fuld), so I'm not sure it's a fit.

I think Linden's better than nothing for the Cubs, but they'll probably look somewhere else (Byrd, Crisp, Lofton).

Man...not good enough for the Giants...

That's harsh

If you are going to tak a gamble for a 4th outfielder, then sign Kenny Lofton. He did well the limited time he was at Wrigley 56 games 3/20.327
and last year was decent for an old man. 136 games 7 homers 38 rbis .293 avg and a .362 oba. The other benefits are he is a lefty and a solid veteran that possibly could teach Pie how not to become the next Corey Petterson.