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2012 Opening Night: A Night of Unusuals
My balance has been way off kilter for the last 12 hours or so, can’t walk straight, can’t see straight. No, it’s not due to over indulgence of adult beverages at the O.co Coliseum…Read More
Coco Crisp honored in Chia, Don Zimmer as a stuffed bear … A celebration of ballpark promotions
If you made it out to the ballpark tonight for the A’s home opener you came away a little disappointed after witnessing what promises to be one of many losses for the guys in green and gold in 2012.…Read More
Prognostications From the Swingin’ A’s Crew
No doubt about it the A’s are in a major transition phase in the franchise’s history. It’s no secret the A’s are in a quagmire of bureaucracy and politics that has put…Read More
How Well Do Oakland’s Arms Stack Up In AL West?
Apr 26, 2011; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starter Brandon McCarthy (32) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE The…Read More
The Redemption of Brian Fuentes
In January of 2011. Billy Beane made two surprising moves fortifying the A’s bullpen with the additions of veteran relievers Grant Balfour and Brian Fuentes. In a season where the A’s…Read More
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Out with March, in with April and real baseball
In the wake of a nasty cold and other nagging ailments over the past couple of weeks I’m taking a…Read More
Can Grant Balfour Get To 30 Saves?
With Andrew Bailey in Boston, the A’s are hoping Grant Balfour can help them close out games this…Read More
The Real Reason Manny Is Here
It has been well documented over the last 5 years that the Oakland Athletics have made a habit of giving…Read More
A’s Relying On Speed In 2012?
Let’s face it, the A’s don’t boast much power on offense. What they do have, however,…Read More
Tom Milone Named No.3 Starter
The A’s starting rotation isn’t set in stone completely yet, but the team is expected to…Read More
Still Living On Planet Zito
Barry Zito may be playing for the San Francisco Giants right now, but to me, he’ll always look better in the A’s famous green-and-gold colors. Sadly, though, Zito’s days in Oakland are…Read More
Doctor’s Office: Bartolo Colon Looking Good
The A’s may not be favored to win the American League West this season, but if the team manages to stay relatively healthy they could end up surprising a few people. If guys like veteran pitcher…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
Triple Play: Where will the A’s ballpark situation stand in 3 to 5 years?
Welcome to Swingin’ A’s Triple Play where we field one subject and turn it into three possible outcomes. My gut feeling on how things may pan out is at the end of the post where you can cast your…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
This Time It’s Different: Comparing the 2008 and 2012 Opening Series in Japan
They say history has a way of repeating itself. For myself, and the Oakland A’s this weeks Opening Series in Japan signifies the start of the 2012 season. Just as I did four years…Read More
A’s 2012 Team Preview
Last year the Oakland A’s entered the season as a dark horse to take the American League West. This year, though, the A’s should consider themselves lucky if they finish third in the revamped…Read More
Raley Field Offers Fans The Big League Experience
While the A’s are stuck in the cavernous and depressingly dark O.co Coliseum, their Triple-A affiliates, the Sacramento River Cats, play in a much more suitable baseball venue: Raley Field. The Athletics…Read More
A’s 2012 Top 10 Prospects
Over the past month or so, Swingin’ A’s has been counting down a list of the top 10 Athletics’ prospects heading into the 2012 season. While the list is technically finished, we’ve…Read More
Swingin’ A’s Weekly Recap: March 17th-24th
It’s almost time for baseball, A’s fans. The A’s are getting closer and closer to their Opening Series against the Seattle Mariners in Japan. The A’s have played exceptionally…Read More
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