A Stubborn Gus
This is a new expression for me. I guess it refers to the famous mule? Buster Olney talks to ESPN Boston:
Still, we have pitchers and catchers in four days, and no deal for Oswalt.
The whole article is worth a look, but I liked this part too.
Also, somehow, some way, the A's snagged Yoenis Cespedes. Four years for $36 million. Wow. Did the A's get a big check for Moneyball?
"I've gotten to know Roy [Oswalt] and he's a stubborn Gus. He wants to have it his way. ... Even if the Red Sox have the highest offer on the table, I think Roy is going to pitch where he wants to pitch, and that's either in Dallas with the Rangers or it's with the Cardinals."Olney also elaborates on the "geography" issue and makes it sound a bit more rational than I took it to be the other day.
Still, we have pitchers and catchers in four days, and no deal for Oswalt.
The whole article is worth a look, but I liked this part too.
Expectations for the Red Sox: "It's been interesting this winter to see projections for the team. Generally speaking there is a lot of pessimism, and I think people have forgotten how great that team was for five months. With a great offense, with (Josh) Beckett throwing well, knowing what (Jon) Lester is capable of, knowing that (Clay) Buchholz is coming back. To me, I wouldn't be surprised at all if we got to midseason and they were leading the division. They're not my choice right now, but that's how much talent they have."
Also, somehow, some way, the A's snagged Yoenis Cespedes. Four years for $36 million. Wow. Did the A's get a big check for Moneyball?
