Is Hideki Matsui Playing Himself Into Trade Bait
Hideki Matsui is lighting it up since the All-Star break. While for the A’s, this is a case of too little, too late, he may be playing himself into a real trade option. For the A’s, this would be a welcome sign from one of the biggest first half disappointments of an already disappointing season.
Since the break, Matsui has been batting .469 with two homers, two doubles, 11 RBIs, three walks with three strike outs.
Too bad he couldn’t hit when the A’s actually needed him to hit but getting something for Matsui would not be a bad thing. Even with this torrid streak he is on, Hideki is still batting .237 with eight homers and 45 RBIs.
Although these numbers are not particularly appealing, the fact is Matsui’s second half tear and playoff experience could make him an attractive bench player with pop for a playoff-bound team.
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As lots of his fun already know, he has been a second half guy .
He was powerful at August,September and Octember since 2009,
Thus, he is not playing to be trade candidate .
However, he should better to belong the team that can be competitive with his weak performance at first half,then make him as joker with his strong second half and post season performance .
My conclusion is that should be traded to his original team .
Yankees also need everyday DH and he has been keeping his condominium in Manhattan .