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Oakland Athletics sign OF Dairon Blanco
The Oakland A’s announced the signing of Cuban free agent outfield Dairon Blanco.
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Jorge morales
December 19, 2017 at 6:49 am
Wow, got to love this under the radar signing…he should be a fast track candidate given his age and position that’s not log jammed with Talent. The A’s always talk about getting athletic OF and this addresses that. Can you imagine if both he and Mateo pan out. Both are 80 grade runners, we would lead league in steal. With last year’s signing of Lazarito and drafting Beck #1 the A’s are def trying to become more athletic in the OF and a future of Lazarito, Blanco, Piscotty. Will be interesting to see where he lands in top 30. My guess if he 80 runner and hit .300+ I’ll say at least 50overall maybe 55. At 50 though he’d make top 16 right ahead of Laureano whom if regraded may also be a 50 if not a 55 after second half surge
Matthew Hirsch
December 19, 2017 at 9:59 am
If he was available in late 2016, why exactly hadn’t he played competitive ball this year? Was he injured?
Melissa Lockard
December 19, 2017 at 10:59 am
He wasn’t injured, but didn’t find a match on a contract. There are some questions on how the bat will translate in the US. The A’s think that with his plate discipline and plus speed, there is something there to mine.
Matthew Hirsch
December 19, 2017 at 3:52 pm
Thanks Melissa. A lack of plate discipline stalled the career of Oakland’s last speedster, Billy Burns. Here’s hoping Blanco fares better.
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