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  1. Is "Doubles Power" An Undervalued Commodity?Read the original story w/Photo

    10 hrs ago | Athletics Nation

    ... 12 HRs and 40 doubles, gold glove RF defense Giving Cardenas and Barton 1 triple each (because there's always a Jack Cust or Juan Rivera or Mark Ibaez in the OF somewhere), offering Sweeney 3 triples because he actually runs pretty well, and basing ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Oakland Athletics, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Cliff Pennington

  2. Giants, A's take different approachRead the original story

    Saturday | The Modesto Bee

    ... slugging percentage, Beane added the versatile bats of Jake Fox and Aaron Miles. Then he subtracted free-swinging Jack Cust. Then he signed Coco Crisp to a one-year deal. His most intriguing move (thus far) was to horn in on the Cliff Lee/Roy ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, National League West, National League, Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Baseball Players, Andrew Bailey, American League, Dallas Braden

  3. Here's a Thought: How Do We Look At The Game Of Baseball?

    Wednesday Dec 30 | Bleacher Report

    ... It's the old "scouts vs. stats" debate. Is Juan Pierre a good player? Scouts say yes, stats say no. Is Jack Cust a good player? Scouts say no, stats say yes. At least, that's the general characterization of the two groups. As far as my own ...

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  4. Conclusion: The Cards CheatRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 26 | Athletics Nation

    ... use superior blackjack strategy to bring home, for AN, the surprise present of personally funding your choice of Jack Cust , Adrian Beltre , or Matt "I promise I'll smile this time" Holliday. My evening began with my being dealt 20 on the first ...

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  5. Gary Peterson: A's GM Billy Beane and Giants GM Brian Sabean take...Read the original story

    Tuesday Dec 29 | Contra Costa Times

    ... slugging percentage, Beane added the versatile bats of Jake Fox and Aaron Miles. Then he subtracted free-swinging Jack Cust. Then he signed Coco Crisp to a one-year deal. His most intriguing move (thus far) was to horn in on the Cliff Lee/Roy ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Oakland Athletics, National League West, National League, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Andrew Bailey, American League, Dallas Braden

  6. Here's a Thought: Mark DeRosa Doesn't Deserve $12 Million

    Tuesday Dec 29 | BleacherReport

    ... "pop 20 homers in a season and don't completely embarrass yourself in any other area" role, just like the A's got Jack Cust from the Padres in 2007. Heck, Jesus Guzman, who hit .321/.379/.507 at Triple-A in 2009, is already in the Giants' system! ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, San Francisco Giants, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Scott McClain, Joel Guzman, Jesus Guzman

  7. Conclusion: The Cards CheatRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 26 | Athletics Nation

    ... use superior blackjack strategy to bring home, for AN, the surprise present of personally funding your choice of Jack Cust , Adrian Beltre , or Matt "I promise I'll smile this time" Holliday. My evening began with my being dealt 20 on the first ...

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  8. $5.25 million deal reached with outfielder CrispRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 24 | SFGate

    ... little power, can outrun teams and not outmuscle them. The team hopes to continue talks with designated hitter Jack Cust, who was non-tendered last week. E-mail Susan Slusser at sslusser@sfchronicle.com . This article appeared on page B - 9 of the ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Coco Crisp, Oakland Athletics, Justin Duchscherer

  9. Coco Crisp is officially signed - updated with contract info

    Wednesday Dec 23 | SFGate

    ... also think the A's will add some power before the season starts, and I think that there's a good chance it will be Jack Cust again. That's my own speculation, but it seems like both sides have interest, so why not? There aren't many 25-30 homer guys ...

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  10. Attempting to Understand the A's Offseason

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Athletics Nation

    ... one of the most expensive commodities to acquire out on the open market. Ironic that power is the one thing that Jack Cust does provide, albeit with a lot of warts that come along with that. But I think that it tells me that the A's are looking to ...

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  11. A's Off-Season Pattern: It's ALWAYS Darkest Before The DawnRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday Dec 13 | Athletics Nation

    ... plans to do in the "big picture" scheme of the whole off-season, it's still ahead. Perhaps it involves signing Jack Cust after all and paying him less than he would have had Cust been tendered. Maybe it involves putting more FA dollars than we're ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Oakland Athletics, Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Baseball Players, Jake Fox

  12. Cuckoo for Coco: Beane set to sign longtime targetRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | SFGate

    ... basis. Crisp's contract amount will be right about what it might have taken in arbitration to keep DH-outfielder Jack Cust, who led Oakland in homers each of the past three years. Signing Crisp doesn't preclude continuing to talk to Cust, as the ...

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  13. Oakland A's pick up reliever Cassevah in Rule 5 draft from Angels, drop Santiago CasillaRead the original story

    Friday Dec 11 | Fox Sports

    ... Oakland must tender contracts to four players by 9 p.m. Saturday or risk losing them to free agency outfielder/DH Jack Cust , center fielder Rajai Davis , left fielder Scott Hairston and reliever Michael Wuertz . Davis and Wuertz are squarely in the ...

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  14. Jack Cust cut loose by Oakland AthleticsRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 17 | Fox Sports

    Jack Cust became a free agent Saturday when the Oakland Athletics failed to offer him a 2010 contract.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Oakland Athletics, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Michael Wuertz, Rajai Davis, Scott Hairston

  15. Giants: Where's the Bats?Read the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | Sporting News

    ... years to a speed player his age. Jonny Gomes, Ryan Church, Coco Crisp, Vladimir Guerrero, Jermaine Dye, and Jack Cust could all also be had on the free agent market. Even 2B Kelly Johnson has some experience in leftfield. So, why no moves up to this ...

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  16. Cust released by OaklandRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 12 | Contra Costa Times

    The A's parted ways with outfielder/DH Jack Cust on Saturday, opting not to tender a contract to their home run leader for each of the past three seasons.

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  17. A's release reliever Santiago CasillaRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | Contra Costa Times

    ... must tender contracts to four players by 9 p.m. Saturday or risk losing them to free agency - outfielder/DH Jack Cust, center fielder Rajai Davis, left fielder Scott Hairston and reliever Michael Wuertz. Davis and Wuertz are squarely in the A's ...

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  18. Audiovisual Almo Professional A/V E4 AV Training Sessions Focus on Staying Profitable in 2010Read the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | InfoComm International

    ... manufacturers, including NEC, Panasonic, Pioneer, Samsung, Hitachi, LG, Sanyo, Sharp and others. During the event, Jack Cust, the Oakland Athletics' designated hitter and a New Jersey native, will be on hand 2-3 p.m. courtesy of Sharp Aquos to sign ...

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  19. Bay's not Only Option for Mets

    Monday Dec 14 | Fox Sports

    ... roughly $65 million offer. But aside from Bay, power could come from sluggers Jonny Gomes of the Reds or Jack Cust of the Athletics if the Mets want to attack the list of newly non-tendered players. Cust, who was mainly a DH in the AL but can play ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Jonny Gomes, Baseball Players, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, Ryan Garko

  20. Prospectus Today: Getting Talent For Less Than It`s Worth by Joe SheehanRead the original story

    Monday Dec 14 | Baseball Prospectus

    ... Uggla and Josh Johnson , were offered contracts. For the most part, the best players who were not, such as the A's Jack Cust and the Pirates ' Matt Capps , were cut loose for good reasons having to do with expected performance and expected price. ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Dan Uggla, Pittsburgh Pirates, Matt Capps, Ryan Garko