NewsA's call up Munson from Triple-A
Catcher takes spot of Braden, who is moved to 60-day DL
By Tyler Mason / MLB.com
09/11/09 7:26 PM ET
MINNEAPOLIS -- The A's added depth to their bench on Friday by recalling catcher Eric Munson from Triple-A Sacramento. Munson spent the entire year with the River Cats, hitting .265 with 13 home runs in 99 regular-season games. He hasn't played in the Major Leagues since 2007, when he was with the Houston Astros. Oakland manager Bob Geren said Munson will be the team's third catcher behind Kurt Suzuki and Landon Powell. "I can pinch-hit a catcher here or there. If we get way up or way down, I can take Suzuki out of the game a little easier," Geren said. "September's a good time to add an extra catcher. He's an experienced guy. It gives us some more options in a lot of ways." Munson has played a total of eight seasons in the Majors, hitting .214 with 49 home runs and 147 RBIs in 360 career games. To make room for Munson on the 40-man roster, Oakland moved left-handed pitcher Dallas Braden to the 60-day disabled list. Braden was originally put on the DL on Aug. 8 with a rash and infection on his foot. Geren said it's unlikely Braden will pitch again this season.Tyler Mason is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
