Here’s a Thought: Oakland Athletics Organization Signs Two Players

If you haven't heard, the A's have added right-handed pitcher Brett Tomko to the roster of AAA Sacramento. They have also added first baseman Kala Ka'aihue to the roster of High-A Stockton.

Tomko, 36, was released by the Yankees on July 29. He was terrible for New York this season, posting a 6.17 FIP in 20 2/3 innings.

From 2006-2008, he had three passable, nondescript seasons between the Dodgers, Padres, and Royals organizations.

He has posted a FIP below 4.00 just once in his 13-year career (3.97 in 1998 with Cincinnati).

I can't say I'm a fan of this move. It's fine to bring outside guys into the organization, as Double-A pitcher Kyle Middleton (signed out of the independent leagues earlier this season) proves, but Tomko has never really been a difference-...

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