Maybe I'll puff up a little bit. A laugh a minute Former Brewers reliever Mike Fetters did not endear himself to his old club when he plunked Jeff Cirillo with a pitch in their first exhibition game, but he has been a big hit with his new Oakland teammates. Never a shy sort, Fetters has taken charge of what was a quiet clubhouse. Just a lot of chirping, a lot of getting on guys. I try to be stupid.
Every day is something new.
I just ad-lib. In what is expected to be a trying season for the rebuilding A's, Fetters' sense of humor will either wear thin or be a welcome relief. Manager Art Howe is betting on the latter. It was too quiet. We need some characters on this club who'll keep everybody on the loose side and at the same time say something to get us going.