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Where in the World is Hiro Nakajima?

We all remember December 18, 2012.  Maybe not off the top of our heads, but we all recall what took place that day.  That was the day the Athletics introduced their brand new imported shortstop.  ”Hi…Read More

Why the A’s Should Try To Claim Derek Lowe

Monday, October 6, 2003. Bottom 9. 2 outs. Bases loaded. Down 4-3. Series tied. Final game. It comes down to Derek Lowe versus pinch hitter Terrence Long. This is it. This is the 2003 ALDS. Lowe throws…Read More

The Duo That Will Save The Green and Gold

The A’s offense is pretty simplistic once you boil it down. It is balanced with righties, lefties, switch hitters, power hitters, hitters for average, and speed. However, even with the emergence of consistency…Read More

Bottom of the Lineup Struggles

The A’s had an amazing 2012 season culminating in an AL West Crown. Their recipe was simple yet executed to simplistic perfection; pitching, defense, and clutch hits from the entire lineup, 1-9. Fast…Read More

Deconstructing the Need for Change Part 1 (Eric Sogard Edition)

This is the first of a multi-part series, where I explore some of the more pressing issues facing the Oakland Athletics. Strap in and hold on, while I attempt to evaluate if the A’s need to make…Read More

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Waking up from a New York Nightmare

Sunday’s series win over the New York Yankees, represented a rarity for the Athletics. The city…Read More

Solving the Athletics’ Problems Internally

The Oakland Athletics stormed out of the gates to open the 2013 season, leading the pack in the American…Read More

How Much Rope For Eric Sogard?

Eric Sogard was the darling of the Cactus League for the Oakland Athletics, hovering somewhere around…Read More

The Trouble with Angels

My apologies to the Hayley Mills aficionado, who may have inadvertently been directed to this page by…Read More

Josh “En Fuego” Donaldson

Last season the Oakland A’s used five different third basemen last season including: Brandon Inge,…Read More

Parker Looks To Right the Ship

The A’s made an incredible run last season to make the playoffs and shock the baseball world. They…Read More

Four Factors For A’s Success

The A’s had a rough stretch over the past ten to fifteen days but if how the season has gone so far…Read More

19th Inning Repercussions Part 2: Depletion

The A’s exciting win last night was definitely a morale booster especially after the last week and…Read More

19th Inning Repercussions Part 1: Yoenis Céspedes

The A’s exciting win last night was definitely a morale booster especially after the last week and…Read More

A Spontaneous Doubleheader

There are times in life where spontaneous decisions turn out to be the best decisions. Such was the case…Read More

Recent Struggles Highlight Bigger Problem in Oakland

The A’s avoided a four game sweep at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles Sunday by tying the game in…Read More

Casper Wells Struggle To Play

Casper Wells was designated for assignment Sunday to make room on the roster for Yoenis Céspedes. Céspedes…Read More

The Long(man) and Short of It

There’s something missing in the A’s bullpen. Or rather someone. Like the inadequate concoction…Read More

Some Positives in a Storm of Negatives for the Athletics

It seems like so long ago that the A’s had just completed their second sweep of the Houston Astros,…Read More

Josh Reddick’s Declining Value in Right Field

It’s been a hot topic throughout much of the first month for the Oakland Athletics, the enigmatic…Read More