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Originally Posted by oaklady
Kielty is a switch hitter who should have given it up long ago, going exclusively to the right side. He pounds lefties, but rarely plays against righties except maybe one or two he hits well. I believe most A's fans are hoping still, they can find another everyday outfielder, as Swisher is excellent at first and feels more comfortable there, as well. Kielty is definitely a good guy to have on the bench when a lefty is not pitching, however.
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I really don't understand why people think he can just drop the lefty part of it. He's been hitting left handed against righties for years, switching to hitting right handed against righties would take just as long to get accustomed to.