Orlando Cabrera and the A’s have agreed in principle to a one year 4 million dollar contract. I’m not exactly sure what took so long. I mean, I welcomed the guy back on February 3rd. Anyways, the 34-year-old should be in camp with his new teammates by the end of the week.
Things I like about Cabrera’s arrival. One. Jack Hannahan’s chances of making the team just decreased. Two. The deal is only worth 4 million dollars.
Things I do not like. One. The deal is only worth 4 million dollars. I’m not saying that the A’s low-balled Cabrera, that would just be false. But at the same time I can’t imagine that Orlando is terribly excited to be getting signed after camp has already opened, and for less than half of what he thought he was worth. Doesn’t sound like a good remedy for a guy who already has a reputation for being a less than awesome teammate. Although then again, maybe he will be gunning for a pay-day in 2010.
Things I’m not sure about. Um, what the heck happens to Bobby Crosby? Do they keep him around as a utility infielder? I mean, theoretically he could see time at all four infield positions, and there’s always the chance that Mark Ellis is much more hurt than the organization is letting on. Does Crosby get shipped out in a salary dump? Is that even possible? How much money would the team have to eat?
My guess. Crosby gets Kotsayed.
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