Hats off, had a great career. From 2005-2017 he was consistently one of the game's best catchers, but his career is clearly nearing its end. Maldonado>McCann>Stassi. McCann still provides a ton of intangibles to the pitching staff, Stassi gives us next to nothing. Trade chip this Winter.
Disappointing, but at least we're up 2 and the A's are down 2 in the 7th. Eta- only down one now Eta- is this Charlie's bad inning ?
Goldschmidt is Bagwell Jr -- very similar players. Great eye and he was correct on strike 3 being a ball. Very close/risky pitch to take with 2 strikes though.