Bobby Crosby
Contract: Signed through 2009.
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Born: Jan 12, 1980
- Debut: September 2, 2003
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
December 9, 2009
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates will sign shortstop Bobby Crosby to a one-year deal worth $1 million. The contract is expected to be finalized on Thursday.
Our View:
Crosby has the $1 million base, but can make an additional 500K in performance based incentives relative to plate appearances. The former Oakland A has been a disappointment since winning the Rookie of the Year award and managed just a 223/.295/.357 line last season. He will battle Ronnie Cedeno for the everyday shortstop job.
December 8, 2009
Bobby Crosby is very close to signing with the Pirates, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:
The former Rookie of the Year has dealt with back issues and overall struggles ever since his first year in the majors but would have a chance to compete for everyday playing time in Pittsburgh, which could potentially give him renewed fantasy value.
December 4, 2009
The Tigers are believed to be in talks about acquiring Bobby Crosby, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Detroit would consider him an option at shortstop after going with Adam Everett and Ramon Santiago at the position in 2009. Crosby is coming off a down year in Oakland, but there is belief the former AL Rookie of the Year could benefit from a fresh start with a new club, like the Tigers.
December 2, 2009
The Red Sox are believed to be interested in Bobby Crosby, according to Mike Silverman's (Boston Herald) twitter page.
Our View:
The Rockies and Rangers also like the veteran infielder. He is coming off a disappointing 2009 campaign with Oakland, but could benefit from a fresh start with a new club.
September 2, 2009
Bobby Crosby (calf) has been activated from the 15-day disabled list.
Our View:
Crosby is batting just .223 in 211 at-bats this season, and will likely platoon with Cliff Pennington at short for the rest of the season.
August 28, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that A's infielder Bobby Crosby is nearing a return to the team. Crosby did some running on Thursday for the first time since being placed on the DL with a calf injury, and he is eligible to come off the DL on September 2.
Our View:
Crosby would probably be fine with calling it a day and starting his search for a new team, but it looks like he will be able to play in the next week or so. He has already said that he won't be returning to Oakland next season, so maybe he can use the last month of the season to audition for a job elsewhere.
August 26, 2009
Bobby Crosby is unlikely to return to Oakland after this season, according to the Mercury News. He will become a free agent in the offseason and he said, "The team is obviously moving in a different direction, and I have made it very clear I want to play shortstop. If the opportunity was given to me to play shortstop here, I would have no problem coming back, but I know that is not going to be the case."
Our View:
Crosby has a $5.25MM salary this season, and has failed to stay healthy. There will be several good shortstops eligible for free agency in the offseason, such as Miguel Tejada, and Crosby does not see himself re-signing with the A's.
August 21, 2009
The Miami Herald reports that the A's have placed infielder Bobby Crosby on the 15-day disabled list with an injured calf.
Our View:
Crosby was hitting just .223 with six homers and 27 RBI in 87 games with the A's this season and has landed on the DL an unbelievable seven times this season.
August 18, 2009
Bobby Crosby is out of tonight's lineup against the Yankees, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Crosby is day-to-day while recovering from tightness in his calf. He could play in an emergency if needed.
June 22, 2009
Bobby Crosby led the A's offensively in Monday's 5-1 win over the Giants at McAfee Coliseum, as he went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI.
Our View:
Crosby only has five hits over 30 at-bats in June, and should not be considered for fantasy lineups following tonight's three-RBI outing.
June 8, 2009
Bobby Crosby left Sunday's game in the seventh inning to be with his wife in the hospital, as she suddenly went into labor, according to the San Jose Mercury News. Crosby was replaced by Jack Hannahan at first base.
Our View:
Congrats to the Crosby family on their new addition. It is unknown what Crosby's status will be for Monday's game, but he has no fantasy value so it should not be an issue for fantasy owners. Crosby is hitting .198 on the year at this point, so he should be avoided in all leagues.
May 16, 2009
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Bobby Crosby left Friday's game with an upset stomach.
Our View:
Crosby tried to make a play on a grounder, but muffed it due to stomach pains. He's considered day-to-day but could miss some real time depending on the severity of the injury.
March 15, 2009
According to the Boston Globe, the Yankees and Cubs have been evaluating converted shortstop Bobby Crosby as an option at third base, but neither has expressed overwhelming interest.
Our View:
The Cubs seem content on giving veteran Corey Koskie the chance to back up Aramis Ramirez, while the Yankees have insisted the third base job is Cody Ransom's until A-Rod returns.
March 10, 2009
Bobby Crosby would like to be traded anywhere that he can start, even at third base, according to MLB.com. He said, "I want to play. I do not care where I play as long as I am somewhere where I can play every day. Ideally, I want to play shortstop. But it kind of goes in progression: If I cannot play shortstop every day, I want to play somewhere every day. If I cannot do that, then I want to get in there are much as I can."
Our View:
He noted that he would feel comfortable playing at third base for the Yankees at least until A-Rod returns. A trade to New York has only been speculated, and the two clubs are yet to talk on the matter.
March 9, 2009
Bobby Crosby will start at third base today against the Angels in place of Eric Chavez, according to the Contra Costa Times. Chavez is sitting out after experiencing some discomfort in his right shoulder during an at-bat Sunday against Cleveland.
Our View:
Crosby lost his starting gig at shortstop after the A's reeled in Orlando Cabrera, but the club would like Crosby to learn all four infield spots to serve as a utility man.
March 8, 2009
Bobby Crosby is working at second base, according to the SF Chronicle. He said, "The perspective is different on everything, and on double plays, it is all backwards, everything is to the right. I is weird."
Our View:
Crosby no longer has a starting role at shortstop following the acquisition of Orlando Cabrera, and Crosby is helping out at second with Mark Ellis still unable to play defense while recovering from shoulder surgery.
March 7, 2009
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Bobby Crosby put in some work at first base on Saturday.
Our View:
After signing Orlando Cabrera, the A's are hoping to make Crosby in a utility infielder as opposed to just a shortstop. At first base and DH the A's boast Jason Giambi, Jack Cust, and Daric Barton. All three of those players are left handed and Crosby is a rightie.
March 6, 2009
The SF Chronicle states that the Yankees may be interested in Bobby Crosby.
Our View:
The Yankees would consider him for depth with Alex Rodriguez potentially on the shelf until May. The Astros may be interested as well.
March 4, 2009
The Chicago Cubs may be interested in ousted shortstop Bobby Crosby, according to the SF Chronicle. A top scout for the Cubs, known to favor Crosby, was apparently intently watching Tuesday's exhibition with the A's.
Our View:
Crosby has virtually no value as a backup in Oakland, but a move to the Cubs could be interesting. If he could supplant Ryan Theriot as the starting shortstop his power stroke could come alive in hitter friendly Wrigley Field. Still, it's not likely.
March 3, 2009
Bobby Crosby hopes to be traded after the Athletics reeled in Orlando Cabrera to start at shortstop, according to the SF Chronicle.
Our View:
Crosby showed promise as the 2004 AL Rookie of the Year, but has been plagued by several injuries since then that set his career off track. As of now, he does not garner fantasy attention.
March 2, 2009
Bobby Crosby went 1-for-3 on Sunday while fanning once.
Our View:
Crosby had a terrible year in 2008, batting just .237 with seven homers and 61 RBI. He still has a lot of potential, but he's not worth the risk of drafting this year.
February 25, 2009
Shortstop Bobby Crosby was 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Wednesday's 3-3 tie with the Brewers.
Our View:
Crosby hit just seven home runs in 556 at-bats last season. He has worked hard on his hitting this wintr, and if he is still the starter come opening day (the team has offered a contract to Orlando Cabrera) he could be poised for a bounce back campaign. It would be hard to do any worse.
January 23, 2009
Matt Holliday has been hitting with Bobby Crosby in Southern California, and the new member of the Athletics praised the shortstop, according to the SF Chronicle. Holliday said, "From what I've seen, it's a drastic difference. The ball is coming off his bat well. He looks great to me, I think it's helped him a lot and it looks like he's getting confidence. From the first day to now, he looks a lot different."
Our View:
Crosby could bounce back with better numbers after suffering through a disappointing 2008 campaign, but still won't likely be productive enough to consider in anything but deeper AL-only leagues.
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