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[Wes]

http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=25426

Wes, San Francisco, CA: Whats 2009 look like for Fautino De Los Santos?

SportsNation Ben Badler: (2:23 PM ET ) Probably return to game action in June as the A's try to ease him back in. We probably won't know too much until 2010.

 

[Jaypers]

Calling ALL_THE_HYPE -


Rick Porcello: Am I the Tigers 5th starter?

Ben Badler: (2:56 PM ET ) I don't think so. I wouldn't want to jump a 20-year-old pitcher from 125 to potentially 200 innings in one season.

 

[Craig - 21hawk]

We have an muchuckwagon sighting!

Craig

 

[muchuckwagon]

We have an muchuckwagon sighting!

Craig

 

[muchuckwagon]

I like his response....tempted to ask about my other man-crush: Aaron Cunningham

Muchuckwagon - Columbus, Ohio: Mike Brantley has been rumored as the lead-off hitter of the future for the Tribe and is off to a good start this spring. What do you think of Brantley and could he get significant playing time this year with the Tribe?

SportsNation Ben Badler: (2:58 PM ET ) Some think he's a fourth outfielder, I think he's more than that. His plate discipline and ability to make contact is elite, and with his frame I could see him growing into enough power to be a good starter, albeit not fitting into the traditional slugging corner outfield profile. He'll probably spend most of this year in Triple-A, though.

 

[muchuckwagon]

I got in the last question.....


Muchuckwagon (Ohio): What are your thoughts on Aaron Cunningham? With the addition of Holliday, the A's have a crowded outfield. Will he see much playing time this year and does he have the tools to succeed long-term in the bigs?

SportsNation Ben Badler: It's going to be tough for Cunningham to get playing time in '09, but I do think he has the potential to be an above-average big leaguer. His defense is better suited for left field than for center, but the idea that corner outfielders all have to fit into the Carlos Lee mold of a big-time slugger with little to negative defensive value is outdated. Cunningham can be a high OBP, moderate slugger, with above-average defense relative to his peers in left field. The tools don't blow anyone away, but the overall package leads me to believe he could be an above-average regular.

 

[Craig - 21hawk]

Man, you got two and he didn't answer/see my one and only question about Danny Valencia.

Guess I need to become the king of espn.com, too.

Craig

 

[Jaypers]

Submitted 14 Q's, not one of which made it.

 

[muchuckwagon]

Man, you got two and he didn't answer/see my one and only question about Danny Valencia.

Guess I need to become the king of espn.com, too.

Craig

Well....as crapolisicous as today as been, one good thing was bound to happen! :?

 

[Kutzy]

Man, you got two and he didn't answer/see my one and only question about Danny Valencia.

Guess I need to become the king of espn.com, too.

Craig

Well....as crapolisicous as today as been, one good thing was bound to happen! :?

Im still here for ya

 

[Wes]

Submitted 14 Q's, not one of which made it.

:shock: