O’s acquire Jake Fox from A’s, Garrett Atkins experiment over?

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Jun 22, 2010

Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun is reporting that the Orioles have acquired utility infielder Jake Fox from the Oakland Athletics for minor league relief pitcher Ross Wolf.

Fox, 27, was designated for assignment by the A’s on June 14th after hitting just .214, with 2 home runs and 12 RBI. He can play first and third base as well as the outfield.

While Zrebiec speculates that Chris Tillman may be sent down to make room for Fox tonight, it is my belief that Fox was acquired to replace the slumping Garrett Atkins, who is hitting just .219 with 9 RBI this season.

While Fox’s numbers are nothing impressive this season, he did hit better last year with the Cubs with a .259 average, 11 home runs and 44 RBI.

What do you think of the move and is Garrett Atkins out?

Zach Wilt

Zach Wilt is the Founding Editor of Baltimore Sports Report and lifelong Orioles, Ravens, and Capitals fan. He grew up on Maryland’s eastern shore, graduated from Towson University, and now lives in Central Florida where he roots for his teams from afar. The best sports moment he witnessed live was when he witnessed Delmon Young drive in three on a double down the left field line in game two of the 2012 ALDS.