Yo,
I'm an A's fan and have been going to A's game since Ricky Henderson was a rookie and Billy Martin coached the team. Yeah, I'm old. So what.
Tejada's great, but they have another hot shot they want to bring up from AAA. Only the Magic 8-ball knows if this prospect will pan out. That, and money, are the main reasons why Schott and Beane are willing to let Tejada go elsewhere.
As much as I like Tejada, and Chavez for that matter, last year they went a combined 3 for 48 (give or take) during the playoffs. If those two guys, who are SUPPOSED to be the best hitters, had even hit at the Mendoza line during the playoffs, the A's would have advanced to the next round instead of taking the early exit.
Let alone Byrnes forgetting to touch Home Plate.
-PCM