October 7, 2008 A's reliever Kirk Saarloos and infielder Donnie Murphy were outrighted off the team's 40-man roster, according to Scout.com.
Our View:This means the two players can either accept a demotion to the minor leagues or choose to become free agents, which is the likelier thing to happen.
September 20, 2008 Kirk Saarloos will make the start for Oakland on Saturday against the Mariners, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:Justin Duchscherer is still battling a hip injury, so Saarloos gets the call to toe the rubber ahead of Gio Gonzalez, who had been generally awful as a starter.
August 18, 2008 The A's purchased the contract of Kirk Saarloos from Triple-A Sacramento Monday.
Our View:Kirk will give the A's worn out bullpen another arm. He's pitched well lately at Triple-A but is not worth a roster spot.
April 26, 2008 Kirk Saarloos, who was designated Wednesday to make room for outfielder Rajai Davis, cleared waivers and agreed to a minor-league assignment at Triple-A Sacramento, according to the SF Chronicle.
Our View:He could get called back up by Oakland at some point this season, but holds no fantasy value.
April 14, 2008 The A's called up veteran Kirk Saarloos on Monday, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. He will work as a long reliever.
Our View:Given the injuries to and the age of the rotation, Saarloos could fall into some starts as the season continues. He shouldn't be counted on in fantasy leagues, though.
