David SpencerDavid Spencer

Athletics fan stuck in Central Virginia. Pitching Mechanics nerd, lover of numbers and single malts. Podcaster and MiLB blogger.

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Bruce Chen Pitch F/X and Scouting Report

Bruce Chen gets the nod for the visitig Royals in the final game of a three-game series, as the A’s look to avoid the sweep. Let’s take a look at Chen and put together a plan of attack. Basics 6’2″…Read More

Danny Duffy Pitch f/x and Scouting Report

In game two of a three game series, and Bacon Tuesday at that, Danny Duffy gets the start for the visiting Royals. Let’s look at his Pitch f/x and put together a scouting report, shall we? The Basics 6’3″…Read More

Luis Mendoza Pitch f/x and Scouting Report

Will the Athletics be able to figure out this man? Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-US PRESSWIRE The Athletics are finally done playing the Mariners…for now. That means a new team comes to town,…Read More

Game 2 Recap

The Swingin’ A’s were the Hapless A’s for most of today’s game, but still came out with the W to get back to .500 and split the series in Japan. At just under two-and-a-half hours…Read More

Jason Vargas Pitch f/x Preview

For a second consecutive year the Athletics will get Jason Vargas in the second game of the series. And for a second consecutive time, the Athletics will attempt to figure him out. Last year Vargas drew…Read More

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The Case For Roy Oswalt

  News came out today that Roy Oswalt would listen to any and all offers thrown his way. Originally…Read More

It’s Here! It’s Here! Oh, Wait

  The first game of Spring Training belongs to the Mariners and Athletics. With the start of today’s…Read More

The Emergency Plan

The injury bug did not waste anytime this year getting to the Athletics. Just into the beginning of…Read More

Double The Fun!

  Earlier this evening ex-Athletic Jose Canseco tweeted the following: home runs should not count…Read More

Spring Training Storylines – Sean Doolittle

By now all pitchers and catchers have reported for Major League camp. Spring is almost here and that…Read More

Pitchers and Pythags

This is the second part of a two-part series in which we look at the upcoming 2012 season for the Athletics.…Read More

What Is In A Projection – Part 1 – Hitters

This is the first part of a two-part series in which we look at the 2012 season for the Athletics. Today…Read More