On the Cust Again

Jack Cust has been traded for by Oakland to serve as Oakland's DH while Mike Piazza is out with a sprained-shoulder. Piazza may not return until the All-Star break. Cust, a favorite of statheads, is now past the point of being a prospect at the age of 28. Known for being a fielding mannequin, Cust has been a very good minor league offensive player and a slightly below average offensive force in the majors. Cust's claim to fame statistically have been the prolific walk and strikeout figures he's put up throughout his career. This may turn out to be the first time in Cust's career that he gets a prolonged shot at a starting job in the majors.