Grady Lee Fuson (born April 19, 1956) is an American professional baseball scout and executive who is a special adviser for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball. (wikipedia)
Looking at the young players we have from Latin America, I've seen some interesting players.
One of the rules (with the suspension) is that you can't play in any game with paid admission, so extended is OK. When we get to the end of May, we have to look at where Matt goes from there. Most likely, he'll go home.
One of the reasons I wanted to move him was that he wasn't pitching enough. We played 10 games in Fort Wayne or whatever it was, and he's been on the mound (four) times. We have to find ways to get him out there.
He's ready. He's got composure about him. I think he's had enough big-league time where the anxiety has passed him, so he's just enjoying it, taking advantage of the time that he's got.
All he does is get people out. He might not look as impressive as some guys, but he gets the job done.
He's very athletic and strong. He's raw and green, with a lot of swings and misses, but he has a great body and strength to work with.
What are you going to do? Stuff happens.
You never want to lose a kid who's a left-hander and has a big arm. But that's the sort of thing you have to do to add a proven guy you want to bring in.
He'll get involved with some of our lower-level minor league hitters.
No telling where our system may be when he comes back. Obviously, we think highly of him, so, hopefully, there will be a spot.
