Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2014 21:18:39 GMT -5
The Oakland Athletics have had one of the more interesting offseasons in Base Knock, acquiring big names such as Evan Longoria and Mat Latos as well as prospects such as Jonathan Singleton and Anthony Gose. The Athletics have announced one final move to cap a very bizarre offseason in Oakland. This move is the resignation of "decorated" general manager Noah Eli.
Eli, who has led a broken Oakland team to a 13-38 record (25.4% Wins) over three seasons. Eli's regime began with a passive role, acting as more of an observer than a manager with an A's team that finished 4-9 in his first season. After the disaster that was the 2011 season, Eli decided to commit to a full rebuild, trading players like Gio Gonzalez, Trevor Cahill, and Andrew Bailey for players such as Jurickson Profar and Carlos Martinez. An Oakland team with next to no talent whatsoever finished 1-18, good for the first overall pick. General manager Noah Eli saw (incorrectly) that this was the time to pounce, signing veteran outfielder Nick Swisher to a 5-year contract and acquiring catcher Yasmani Grandal, among other moves to put the Oakland Athletics in contention.
In their best season with Eli as general manager, the A's finished with an 8-11 record. The staff ace Eric Stults emerged as a 5th round MiLB draft pick, and the A's were considerably better than they had been in year's past. The team had an excellent offseason, but as spring training approached, things took a turn for the worse. General Manager Noah Eli was arrested for the embezzlement of $185,000,000 dollars from the Oakland Athletics organization, as well as tax evasion. Eli was released on bail this morning, but will be unable to continue his position as general manager. Eli will act as the interim general manager for the next week, before his first hearing, after that, he will be shown the door (unless, of course, he is not guilty).
Eli, who has led a broken Oakland team to a 13-38 record (25.4% Wins) over three seasons. Eli's regime began with a passive role, acting as more of an observer than a manager with an A's team that finished 4-9 in his first season. After the disaster that was the 2011 season, Eli decided to commit to a full rebuild, trading players like Gio Gonzalez, Trevor Cahill, and Andrew Bailey for players such as Jurickson Profar and Carlos Martinez. An Oakland team with next to no talent whatsoever finished 1-18, good for the first overall pick. General manager Noah Eli saw (incorrectly) that this was the time to pounce, signing veteran outfielder Nick Swisher to a 5-year contract and acquiring catcher Yasmani Grandal, among other moves to put the Oakland Athletics in contention.
In their best season with Eli as general manager, the A's finished with an 8-11 record. The staff ace Eric Stults emerged as a 5th round MiLB draft pick, and the A's were considerably better than they had been in year's past. The team had an excellent offseason, but as spring training approached, things took a turn for the worse. General Manager Noah Eli was arrested for the embezzlement of $185,000,000 dollars from the Oakland Athletics organization, as well as tax evasion. Eli was released on bail this morning, but will be unable to continue his position as general manager. Eli will act as the interim general manager for the next week, before his first hearing, after that, he will be shown the door (unless, of course, he is not guilty).
