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oaklandathletics116
i knew it!
Gwynning's Anal Lover
Woot!
trolofson
Someone convince me this guy is useful
Travis’ Wood
He’s pretty good at defense I guess
GareBear
His defense draws rave reviews
davbee
Played out. You might as well say “dy-no-mite!”
IACub
His defense is dy-no-mite!
mcdusty31
dy-no-mite? You do not get rave reviews for being able to keep up with the times
oaklandathletics116
Solid defender at 3B and played some games at corner outfield as well. This will allow Healy to get some reps at 1B as well. Defensively very solid, and around .260 hitter with 15 to 20 bombs with 60 RBI to 80 RBI. In 2014 oWAR was 3.9 and 2015 oWAR at 2.5, although 2016 was a bad year (injuries), this will help lower the solid value we could sign him for.
johnsilver
Wouldn’t exactly say defense is his calling card. he’s gradually improved, tho still isn’t one of the better glove guys around. oakland is probably hoping his bat returns to pre 2016 power days is why grabbed him, then if it does will have a good player to flip. Why Ploufe chose Oakland is a mystery, that stadium doesn’t really fit him. Was hoping he’d choose Boston to regain some value platooning (at least) with Sandoval.
fenway would be perfect for his swing.
Daryl125
After watching him over the years in MN, Plouffe has more gap-to-gap doubles power than home run power. The big yard in Oakland might help some balls fall in to raise his average, although Target Field is pretty big as well. Solid defensively at third – if he’s healthy, he should bring a decent prospect back to the Athletics in July.
rocky7
As an everyday player since 2012, is it possible that Oakland was the only team interested that would give him everyday at bats, which would seem crucial to building value on a 1 year deal even if he does get flipped at the trade deadline.
And how would that concept play in Boston platoon ing with Sandoval as a “just in case” option. Lots of dollars invested in Sandoval.
Lastly maybe he didnt want to play in a fishbowl like Boston, where his every at bat might be disected and critiqued.
ClancyJ
He’s more a 3B/1B/DH, he hasn’t played in the OF since 2013, even then it was only 17 games.
dodgersneedrings
Solid pick up for the A’s. Maybe a deadline flip
mcdusty31
Absolutely
babyk79
Good for TP enjoyed watching him play in Minnesnowta he is a stand up player through and through, poised for a comeback
NineChampionsips
Solid pickup. He’s probably going to platoon at 1B with Alonso, he’s insurance at 2B in case Lowrie needs time to heal, and now the A’s can take their time with the kids at AAA. Joyce, Davis, Plouffe, these are the types of veterans you need to fill out the roster during a rebuild.
AddisonStreet
Or he plays 3B every day like the article says…
nattytom
While I think this is a positive pickup for the A’s, don’t get to excited about his defense.
Rounding3rd
Trevor Plouffe **AND** Rajai Davis. What an offseason haul of riches!
triberulz
Davis & Plouffe are solid MLB players. Oakland’s young pitchers Manaea, Megden, Graveman should make positive strides in 2017. Plus Sonny Gray is key, a bounceback year could make Athletics a surprise team.
metseventually 2
Teams will pay a decent price for these guys at the deadline.
KCMOWHOA
The A’s would be lucky to make the playoffs as a WC. This is purely a risk/reward move. He has a good year at the dish you flip him at the deadline; if not you move on from him next year.
A'sfaninUK
He’s 100% a placeholder for Matt Chapman, who’s already a better defender with more power than Plouffe or Healy. Plouffe’s time with Oakland is more than likely only going to last a couple months before he’s traded to a team in quick need of a 3B – potentially Boston if Pablo is bad or the Mets if Wright gets hurt again.
Dock_Elvis
White Sox will also be shopping Todd Frazier. I suppose Plouffe is the cheaper option to someone, or a team that misses out.
cmancoley
Can an A’s fan fill me in on Oakland? are they rebuilding or what’s their game plan
Asfan27
The A’s are always rebuilding
A'sfaninUK
Except from 2012-2014, which was not long ago.
Dock_Elvis
2012 A’s might be my favorite team to watch of all-time. Fun team…fans were crazy.
babyk79
Agreed!! The had that swagger and Balfour had his rage, super fun team
A'sfaninUK
This is the last bridge year to Chapman, Barreto, Puk and contention.
Keep in mind their stadium issue will be resolved this year and that will most likely coincide with that huge FA market in a couple years.
dodgers2
Healy and Plouffe both went to the same HS
sorayablue
Coincidently, Kelly Richards also went to the same high school as Healy and Plouffe.
mcdusty31
She was also voted most like to freelance from home as a senior
dbacksrs
Lol
strostro
He doesn’t get rave reviews on his D at 3rd base. Probably not at catcher or the outfield either
A'sfaninUK
He’s much, much better than Healy or Valencia defensively when healthy, which he wasn’t last year. But Chapman is much, much better than he is defensively. If it’s June and Chapman’s hitting .260 with lots of homers then he’s getting the call and Beane is calling teams to trade Plouffe.
A'sfaninUK
He’s just a bridge to Chapman, who despite having an underwhelming BA last year was manhandling pitchers in ST last year and was one of the last guys cut. If Chapman forces the issue, Plouffe will get traded to a team in need of a 3B (Red Sox, Mets etc etc).
A'sfaninUK
The A’s should definitely sign Bautista for RF on a 1 year deal next.
julyn82001
Well, the Stadium issue is proven a lame excuse. They like the bucks too much to spend…
rycm131
The A’s finally got the guy they always wanted and Plouffe finally got to the team he’s always dreamed of playing for. What a great day
bkwalker510
I like your Hollywood style take on this.
jchiaratti
Yes, but what’s the corresponding move to open up the 40 man spot?! (and the one for Casilla while we’re at it?!)