September 24, 2008 Dana Eveland allowed seven runs on eight hits and three walks in five innings of work against Texas on Wednesday.
Our View:This was Eveland's worst start in a while. He used an otherwise good September to salvage a disastrous second half. He still seems a lock to be in the 2009 Oakland rotation.
September 4, 2008 Dana Eveland allowed four runs and 10 hits in six innings of work against the Royals on Thursday. He stuck out five and didn't walk a batter.
Our View:Eveland entered this outing having allowed two runs in 14 innings over his last two starts and looked great again tonight except for the fifth inning when he gave up three runs. He remains a solid but underwhelming option for the month of September.
August 28, 2008 Dana Eveland continued his strong work since rejoining the Athletics as he allowed two runs over seven innings against the Twins.
Our View:That's three earned runs over 14 innings (1.93 ERA) for Dana who has turned around his efforts on the hill after spending about three weeks in the minors. Even so, his ratios are merely average (4.21 ERA, 1.46 WHIP), so he remains best used in favorable matchups.
August 24, 2008 Dana Eveland silenced the Mariners' bat Saturday, allowing just one run on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over seven innings. It was Eveland's first start since getting recalled from Triple-A.
Our View:Maybe a stint at Triple-A is what Eveland needed. Of course, the M's lineup doesn't exactly resemble Murderer's Row.
August 20, 2008 Dana Eveland is a top candidate for a spot start in place of one of the ailing pitchers (Sean Gallagher and Justin Duchscherer), according to the SF Chronicle. Kirk Saarloos is also likely to cover the other spot start, but Dan Meyer will also be considered.
Our View:Eveland has been pitching well in Triple-A and fared well at times with Oakland this season, and is worth a look in AL-only leagues if he is handed a spot start.
