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| Height: 6-0
Weight: 185
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Aug 2, 1983, Austin, TX Contract: Signed though 2008 |
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August 8, 2008 Huston Street has been claimed by multiple teams, but no deal has been worked out nor will one be, according to ESPN.com. Our View:Oakland did engage in discussions with the team that was awarded Street, but nothing was able to be worked out. Therefore, look for Street to remain with the A's and to remain their closer for the time being despite his recent struggles. |
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August 5, 2008 Closer Huston Street blew his sixth save of the season on Tuesday night. He allowed three hits and two runs in ninth inning against the Blue Jays. Street has allowed seven runs and walked seven batters over his last eight appearances. Our View:There have already been hints that Street could lose all or part of his closer's role, and he is not helping his own cause. Fantasy owners can't help but be worried. |
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July 31, 2008 The A's have been talking to teams about dealing Huston Street, but a source told ESPN's Buster Olney that the chances of the A's making another deal today are at "about 1 percent." Our View:Justin Duchscherer's names has also come up in trade talks. |
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July 30, 2008 Huston Street picked up his fourth loss of the year on Wednesday after allowing two hits and two walks in 1.2 innings leading to a single earned run. Our View:Was this the last game for Street in an Oakland uniform? Street's numbers are down this year with a 4.05 ERA and a 8.68 K/9 mark, but that hasn't stopped many teams from being interested in adding Sheets to their bullpen mix. |
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July 30, 2008 Huston Street is unsure if he will be traded, but commented, "I said awhile ago I don't want to be traded. Billy Beane said all along it'll take a deal to knock his socks off for me to get traded, and that's where we stand right now. I'm very comfortable with that because I like it here." This according to the SF Chronicle. Our View:Street's trade value will be high, and he threw two perfect innings in each of his last two trips to the hill. |
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July 23, 2008 The SF Chronicle indicates that Huston Street is on the Reds' radar. Our View:The source also believes the Mets may take a shot at him prior to the trade deadline. Either way, Street looks to be leaving Oakland, assuming a favorable deal is presented. |
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July 22, 2008 Huston Street is believed to be on the Dodgers' radar, according to the SF Chronicle. The Dodgers are without closer Takashi Saito for at least six weeks, and the club designated a scout to watch Street during Oakland's series with Tampa Bay. Our View:Street would hold solid fantasy value with the Dodgers if he was dealt right now and moved into the closers role, but it remains to be seen what the Dodgers would do with Street and Jonathan Broxton if Saito is able to make it back to the mound late in the year. |
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July 20, 2008 Sports Illustrated indicates that the White Sox and Brewers have inquired about Oakland closer Huston Street. Our View:The Brewers interest in no surprise, but Chicago's interest is a bit puzzling as they have one of the most effective bullpens in the league this season, and an elite closer with Bobby Jenks. Perhaps the club wants insurance for Jenks, who recently came off the DL following a bout with painful shoulder bursitis. |
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July 13, 2008 Huston Street blew his fourth save in 21 chances and the Los Angeles Angels won their 57th game in a 4-3 victory over the A's on Sunday afternoon. Our View:A combination of seeing-eye ground balls saw Street allow two runs on three hits earning the right-hander his third loss of the season. |
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July 13, 2008 Huston Street has been a name coming up recently in talks that he will head to the Tampa Rays, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.com. Our View:Street could take over for Troy Percival as closer if this move happens, diminishing Percival's standing in fantasy leagues. Street would remain valuable and may even gain value because he could get more save opportunities on one of the best teams in baseball. |
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July 10, 2008 Huston Street pitched two scoreless innings on Thursday to even his record at 2-2 for the Athletics. Our View:Street has a less than ideal ERA of 3.60, but he has struck out over a batter per inning (42 K in 40) while posting a 1.03 WHIP as he continues to be one of the more effective closers in the American League. |
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July 8, 2008 Huston Street had to work for it, but the right-hander earned his 17th save of the season in a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. Our View:Houston continues to work on his large ERA which has now dropped to 3.79 in 35 appearances. |
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July 3, 2008 Huston Street allowed one hit, but struck out three, recording his 16th save of the season as the A's defeated the White Sox 3-2 on Thursday night. Our View:Street dropped his ERA below four runs (3.89) for the first time since April and now has 41 strike outs in 36 innings of work. |
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June 21, 2008 Huston Street blew a save for the second straight night Saturday, allowing a bases-clearing double to Dan Uggla in a 6-4 loss. Our View:Street's ERA now sits at 4.32, and he has just one save this month. |
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June 11, 2008 Manager Bob Geren said Huston Street was a game-time decision for last night's loss to the Yankees due to the closer's wonky groin. Street wasn't needed Tuesday, but he is likely to be a game-time decision again tonight, according to MLB.com. A team source said Street has been dealing with the ailment since June 1. Our View:If Street is unable to go, Alan Embree or Keith Foulke would likely get the save chance, since both Santiago Casilla and Joey Devine are on the DL. |
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June 10, 2008 Huston Street's pitching velocity was down during action on Sunday as he was bothered by a groin injury, according to the SF Chronicle. He heavily iced the ailment, but still walked with a limp following the game. He said, "Hopefully, I'll wake up Monday better. Geren was concerned for my sake, because I could compensate and hurt my arm, but I know I can still get guys out and be effective." Our View:He was unsteady on the mound, but still left the ninth inning scoreless. His fastball normally hit 89-93 mph, but was down to 85 on Sunday. Street doesn't believe the ailment is serious, but the team is yet to decide if a trip to the DL is in order. |
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May 26, 2008 It's been a while since Huston Street received face time, in the news, and on the pitching mound. Street earned his 10th and 11th saves this past weekend, both against the World Champion Boston Red Sox. Our View:Street recorded eight saves in April but has had only four chances in May; two of those coming in the last three days. |
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May 17, 2008 The Braves rallied from a 5-1 deficit with three runs in the ninth off Huston Street, who came into the game in a non-save situation. Street allowed three runs on three hits, didn't allow a walk and struck out one. Our View:Street's ERA went from 3.63 to 4.91 in the effort. |
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May 4, 2008 Huston Street picked up his ninth save by tossing a scoreless inning against the Rangers on Sunday. The closer has allowed only one run over his last 10 appearances (10.2 innings). Our View:Street was roughed up early in the year, but he has since reminded everyone that he's a darn good stopper. |
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April 28, 2008 Huston Street has converted eight saves in nine opportunities so far this year, and while he hasn't always thrown a clean ninth inning, and his statline (4.38 ERA, 1.22 WHIP with a home run rate of over two per nine innings) is ugly, his save total should continue to grow while his numbers shrink. Our View:Street is a dominant closer and his numbers will reflect such, as long as he can stay healthy. |
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April 27, 2008 Huston Street pitched the ninth inning of Sunday's win over Seattle for his eighth save in nine opportunities. Our View:He also got the save Friday night as Oakland took two of three from Seattle this weekend. After a slow start to the season Street is closing out April strong. |
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April 19, 2008 Huston Street earned his fifth save on Saturday though he did allow a run on two hits. Our View:Stree has appeared in eight games this season, and he has been scored upon in four of those outings leading to a 5.79 ERA. His arm appears sound, and reports are positive, but he just hasn't been making his pitch at some important times. |
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April 2, 2008 Huston Street continues to frustrate fans and fantasy owners, putting another lackluster performance on the field in Oakland's 0-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Street allowed a home run in his only inning of work with all three of his outs coming on fly balls. For Street, that's two homers surrendered in 2 2/3 innings, and you can hear the cry of fantasy owners across the globe as the search for a reliable AL closer continues. |
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March 25, 2008 Huston Street blew a save opportunity in Oakland's season opening loss to Boston (6-5). He surrendered three runs on three hits over 1.2 innings of work, with the back breaker coming on a Brandon Moss solo homer in the ninth inning. His record sits at 0-1 with a 16.20 ERA and may register a smaller blip on the Tigers' radar now, who were reportedly interested in acquiring him. |
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March 23, 2008 Huston Street could be on the Tigers' radar, according to the Newark Star Ledger. The Tigers are in dire need for bullpen help right now, and have reportedly had extensive talks to Oakland about Street. This is speculation and the Athletics would likely have a high asking price for Street. |
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January 18, 2008 Huston Street avoided arbitration with the A's on Thursday by signing a one-year contract worth $3.3 million. Street posted a 2.88 ERA and 16 saves in 48 games last year. He has the potential to be one of the top closers in the game, but staying healthy has long been an issue. |