OAKLAND, Calif. – Bob Melvin thinks his club is on the verge of coming out of its offensive slumber. Just the same, Oakland’s manager plans to shake things up a little.
After the Athletics were shut out for the second time in four games, losing to Florida’s Ricky Nolasco 3-0 on Wednesday night, Melvin announced a few changes in his team’s lineup.
Rookie Chris Carter, a power-hitting slugger in the minors, will make his first start of the season as Oakland’s designated hitter for Thursday’s season finale against the Marlins while Hideki Matsui will go back to left field.
“I don’t know if we consider that a mad scientist move but we have to look to try to do something, get some production in the middle,” Melvin said. “It’s a good day for him to DH.”
At this point, Melvin is willing to try anything.
Oakland was held scoreless for the ninth time this season
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