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A’s in 2010: Team Preview

Well, it’s almost here. Opening Day is fast approaching, and I’m taking one more look at the Oakland Athletics and their chances at making some noise in the American League West in 2010. Included…Read More

Who Will Be the A’s Fifth-Starter?

The A’s will most likely open the season with Ben Sheets on the mound. Sheets would then be followed by Dallas Braden, Justin Duchscherer and Brett Anderson. That’s a pretty solid front-four,…Read More

Ex-Athletic Poised for Big Season

My good buddy over on Bleacher Report, Lewie Pollis, recently wrote an article that I thought was extremely interesting. In the article, Lewie examines a player from each major league team and dubs them…Read More

A’s Sign Gaudin & More Updates

It looks like the A’s bullpen just got a little stronger. The A’s have reached an agreement with Chad Gaudin, who was recently released by the New York Yankees. Gaudin was in position to compete…Read More

Moneyball: Revamped

I was in the ninth grade when I first read Michael Lewis’ best-selling book, Moneyball. Ironically, it was my math teacher, who was an Angels fan, that lent me the book. At the time, I was a probably…Read More

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A’s Analysis: Bullpen

If the A’s are going to have any success in 2010, it’s going to come from strong starting…Read More

Will the A’s lock up Suzuki?

With the Joe Mauer deal behind us now, let’s take a look at another talented catcher who is deserving…Read More

A’s Preview: Vin Mazzaro

Remember the A’s “Big Three” that consisted of Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder and Barry Zito?…Read More

A’s Update: Chavez, Sheets, Rosales and More!

I recently took a trip to Arizona to see the A’s in some Spring Training action. Needless to say,…Read More

A’s Preview: Coco Crisp

Oakland A’s GM, Billy Beane may be the smartest GM out there, but he is not without his mistakes.…Read More

A’s Update: Andrew Bailey Injured, & Other Spring Notes

According the Oakland A’s official website, the reigning AL ROY, Andrew Bailey is dealing with a minor injury that is expected to keep him out about a week or so. Also fighting the injury bug is…Read More

A’s Preview: Daric Barton

Remember the Mark Mulder trade? Remember how shocking it was to see A’s GM, Billy Beane, dismantle the A’s “Big Three” of Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder and Barry Zito? More importantly,…Read More

A’s Preview: Kevin Kouzmanoff

When Eric Chavez went down for a third straight year in 2009, the A’s were faced with the reality that Chavez would never be able to return as an everyday player. Chavez has been limited to 121 games…Read More

A’s Pennington, Rosales in the heat of battle

The A’s will most likely open up 2010 with Cliff Pennington at shortstop, however, there is still a chance that newcomer, Adam Rosales will assume the position come Opening Day. Currently, both…Read More

A’s Contest: Free Spring Training Tickets

Yup! That’s right, free A’s spring training tickets! RedLeaf Water (The Official Spring Training Water of the Oakland Athletics) has been kind enough to hold a giveaway for a PAIR of A’s…Read More

A’s Preview: New Bash Bros., Chris Carter & Michael Taylor

Well, maybe they’re not exactly “bash brothers” like Conseco and McGwire were in the late 80′s/early 90′s, but A’s prospects Chris Carter and Michael Taylor figure…Read More

A’s Preview: Jack Cust

For the past three seasons, OF/DH Jack Cust, has led the Oakland A’s in homeruns. Last season, Cust led the team with 25 homers. Collectively, the A’s managed to only hit 135 homers all season…Read More

A’s Preview: Rajai Davis

Last season was a season to forget for many A’s fans. Not only did they see their team finish under .500 for a third consecutive time, they seen their team place 4th in the AL West. The Athletics…Read More

A’s Analysis: Starting Rotation

With less than 25 days until Opening Day, here’s an in-depth analysis on the Oakland A’s starting rotation. The A’s will be a pitching oriented team in 2010, and in order to find success,…Read More

A’s Chat with HotStove and Much More!!

Earlier today, I had the chance to talk some Oakland A’s HotStove with Tom Reese and Paul Rubillo from HotStove.com. Topics included Michael Taylor and Chris Carter’s progress, Jack Cust, Eric…Read More

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