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Rooker Out for Season, A's Struggle | San Jose News
Brent Rooker’s season is over after surgery for a torn knee cartilage — a crushing blow for the Athletics, who’ve lost their consistent power bat, averaging 30+ homers over the past three years. Already sidelined since June 8th due to lingering knee and oblique issues, Rooker was hitting .200 with 10 homers and 29 RBIs before being placed on the injured list. Manager Mark Kotsay called it a “big blow,” emphasizing Rooker’s critical role as a middle-of-the-order hitter — and that no one can easily replace him. Compounding the problem, three other key starters — Zack Gelof (bruised hand), Jacob…
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