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Will A's go after free agents? Q&A

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by Guest » Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:45 am

Question: I think the A's are in a good position to make a run at the American League West next year with the current roster. What are the chances of...

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Justin Duchscherer into the starting rotation for 2008?

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by Guest » Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:42 am

OAKLAND -- A's general manager Billy Beane this week confirmed the club is considering moving former All-Star setup man Justin Duchscherer into the...

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Three A's coaches lose jobs

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by Guest » Mon Oct 8, 2007 6:23 pm

Three members of the A's coaching staff will not be returning next season.

Bench coach Bob Schaefer, third base coach Rene Lachemann and bullpen...

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Piazza may end career

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by Guest » Wed Oct 3, 2007 4:20 am

Piazza has said in recent weeks that he was intrigued by the idea of returning for a 15th season, possibly even as a catcher in the National League....

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Closer Street interested in long-term contract

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by Guest » Wed Oct 3, 2007 4:18 am

The A's modus operandi with most of their proven young talent is to sign them to multiyear deals before they are eligible for arbitration. Closer...

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Geren will have plenty to look at after season

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by Guest » Mon Oct 1, 2007 2:21 am

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Who's on the 'Dream Team'?

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by Guest » Fri Sep 28, 2007 4:42 am

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In Tuesday's mailbag, the only question asked was, "If the A's were able to hold onto all of the players who have left over the past 10 years,...

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Past 10 years

C Jason Kendall

1B Mark McGwire

2B Mark Ellis

3B Eric Chavez

SS Miguel Tejada

LF Rickey Henderson

CF Johnny Damon

RF Jose...

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New ballpark (Article)

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by Guest » Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:32 am

New A's ballpark in Fremont would be surrounded by upscale eateries, shops

At the A's proposed new ballpark in Fremont, home runs wouldn't fly into...

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Barton to Oakland?

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by Guest » Sat Jul 28, 2007 5:34 pm

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We all know Daric Barton is the top prospect in the A's organization. He's basically ready for the show as far as hitting is concerned. So who is...

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Barton's looking good thus far... hope for the future :nod:

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Chavez out to perform surgery on career

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by Guest » Tue Sep 4, 2007 5:40 pm

Chavez just hopes he can overcome his current medical obstacles so the agenda can once again turn back to baseball.

He never has undergone a...

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Athletics recall P Braden, sign C Melhuse

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by Guest » Mon Sep 3, 2007 4:30 pm

The Oakland Athletics Saturday recalled pitcher Dallas Braden from Triple-A Sacramento and signed free agent catcher Adam Melhuse.

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Rich Harden/Esteban Loaiza Article

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by Guest » Wed Aug 29, 2007 2:58 pm

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OAKLAND -- In hindsight, Rich Harden knows he came back too quickly when he returned from the disabled list in June to try and shore up the A's...

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a's payroll will be 65 mil next year, as opposed to 80 this year.

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Dan Meyer come on down

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by Guest » Sun Aug 12, 2007 11:38 pm

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thats all i know so far.

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Yes, it was very straight. But I think that was more of him overthrowing more than anything. I think he'll get it together.

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MLB Draft

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by Guest » Fri Jun 8, 2007 1:51 am

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26. Oakland Athletics: James Simmons , RHP, UC Riverside, 6-4, 215, Jr. Competitiveness and excellent command are Simmons' calling cards. He emerged...

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Hey everyone! Long time A's fan, first time on this board.

Anyway, right now I am a senior at UC Riverside so I got to watch our first round draft...

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Eric Chavez back on DL

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by Guest » Sat Aug 4, 2007 4:18 pm

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15 day DL for back spasms.

Another disappointing season for Chavy. I really think its time to move on from Chavy at 3B - we're paying nearly 8 mil...

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UZR favors field % to range.... Miguel's been in the top 5 of adjusted range factors since his MVP season. The comparisons between Crosby and...

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Joe Kennedy gets the boot - Joe's a D'Back

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by Guest » Sat Aug 4, 2007 8:12 pm

We're in cost-cut mode now... I'd imagine Kotsay, Piazza, and Loaiza are on the wire right now as well.

Maybe even Chavy? :o

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A's may soon let Kielty fly/ Street back soon

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A's may soon let Kielty fly

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 11:21 am EDT
Bobby Kielty

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The Oakland Athletics have 10 days to trade or release...

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Kielty outright released today...

The A's are beginning the rebuilding. I'm excited about that, as our farm desperately needs a replenishing.

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Dodgers, A's can't strike Blanton deal

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The Dodgers made a strong, aggressive push to acquire right-hander Joe Blanton from the A's on Monday, but fell short of completing a trade,...

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3 top minor leaguers and we passed?

Hmmm... I doubt they were all that great if we passed on them to keep Blanton, whos due for some hefty pay...

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Morgan Ensberg

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by Guest » Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:23 am

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I looooooooove this guy.

He can be had cheaply, is an OBP/power hitter that fits our mold pretty well. He is an awful defender though... but I'd...

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then i guess you would be sick of how inept ensberg would be against righties. his splits this year are terrible. he crushes lefties, though.

i...

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Oakland @ LA Angels

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Game one: C. Gaudin vs. B. Col

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A's struggles continue

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by Guest » Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:29 am

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Anyone who watched the NY Mets series understands that the A's looked very lethargic and anemic. They still have the Cleveland Indians and the...

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Johnson is standing in the way of Barton, a much better hitter than he is. DJ just can't seem to put it together for an extended period of time, so...

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Twins, Yankees Like Dan Johnson

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by Guest » Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:39 pm

Twins, Yankees Like Dan Johnson

There's a lot of buzz going around that the A's may become sellers soon, nine games back in their division and eight...

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Jason Kendall traded to Cubs! A's get Blevins, Bowen

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by Guest » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:13 am

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The cost-cutting begins... this makes Suzuki our #1 :D

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I don't mind this trade at all. Jason was not doing very good this year, and is getting old. We get a few young players so I'm fine with this trade.

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A's, Beane won't make wholesale changes

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by Guest » Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:03 pm

Eric Chavez, as much as some fans clamor for his exodus, isn't going anywhere. Neither is Bobby Crosby, unless someone in the system comes along to...

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A's Beane doing what he always does -- tinker

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by Guest » Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:34 pm

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Decent read, nothing over the top.

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Eh I saw it in the paper... I think they're off base calling it tinkering. Trading Kendall, the guy whos probably most responsible for our SPs doing...

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