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Runner Up to ROY Goes to Yoenis Cespedes

I don’t think I can ever recall a time when I was even remotely excited that an Athletics player finished 2nd in the Rookie of the Year voting.  But it’s safe to say this year is different.…Read More

Yoenis Cespedes and Yu Darvish Battle For 2nd Place in ROY Voting

There is minimal suspense leading up to tomorrow’s announcement of the Rookie of the Year Awards.  Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels is all but guaranteed to win the award, and justifiably so…Read More

Billy Beane: Best In The World

Over the years there has been no shortage of recognition for A’s General Manager Billy Beane.  Heck, they made a movie based on him that starred Brad Pitt.  Billy took over the reigns of the Oakland…Read More

Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow: A’s Cut Ties With Braden, Devine

In a move that was expected, although perhaps not quite this early.  Our own Andrew Brown wrote that both Dallas Braden and Joey Devine were atop the list of expected non-tenders for the A’s when…Read More

YES! YES! YES! Josh Reddick Takes the Gold

Yesterday I stated quite frankly that it would be a travesty if Josh Reddick wasn’t awarded the Gold Glove for RF, and I’m pleased to report that we do not have a travesty on our hands as Reddick…Read More

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Balfour Rages On, Drew’s Future Up In the Air

The Balfour Rage dance, that has made the top of the 9th inning a major event at the Oakland Coliseum,…Read More

Almost Entire Coaching Staff to Return in 2013

It has been over 2 weeks now since the A’s season ended, and the withdrawals have not entirely…Read More

Bigger than the Game: Thoughts on Brandon McCarthy

  When a line drive rocketed off the bat of the Angels Erick Aybar during Wednesday’s game,…Read More

Calling For Backup: A Look at Potential September Call-Ups

  Absolutely nothing signifies the end of a season like expanded rosters in September. For the…Read More

Will the A’s Come Up Short at the Trade Deadline?

With less then 24 hours to go before the trade deadline,  Twitter was sent into a frenzy late Monday…Read More

All That Glitters is Gold: A Retrospective Look At the Alternate Uniforms of the Oakland A’s

  In the late fall of 2010, rumors arose that the A’s would be changing the look of their…Read More

An Open Letter to Tyson Ross

  Dear Mr. Ross, I hope this letter finds you in good spirits and good health. Tonight’s…Read More

Sean Doolittle vs The World

  Imagine that you’re a star pitcher and first baseman entering your senior year of college…Read More

Gomes is Where the Heart is

The 2012 Oakland A’s have displayed a hustle and resiliency that has been sorely lacking since…well…Read More

The Need for Organizational Depth at Third Base

  With the A’s returning home fresh off a triumphant series win in Anaheim against the Angels,…Read More

Welcome To Hotel Wolff

Welcome to Hotel Wolff, a five-star resort located in the heart of San Jose. According to a recent post…Read More

A’s Notes: Sizemore Not An Option, Anderson On the Mend?

Former Cleveland Indians Center fielder Grady Sizemore will not be playing for the Oakland A’s…Read More

Good Ole Charlie Finley Nominated To Hall Of Fame

Looks like Charlie “O’  has managed to get himself nominated for the Baseball Hall Of Fame.…Read More

Will You Watch Moneyball?

Since the A’s won’t be making any playoff push this month, A’s fans can turn their…Read More

A’s Part Ways With Kevin Kouzmanoff

As reported by multiple sources including the team’s official site, the Oakland Athletics have…Read More