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A’s Yoenis Cespedes Deserving Of All-Star Nod

The A’s may not generate much buzz around the league, but Yoenis Cespedes is definitely a buzz-worthy member of the green-and-gold. Cespedes, who was brought in by the Athletics on a four-year,…Read More

Closing Time: A’s Name Grant Balfour Closer

While questions still remain about their first base and third base situations, the Oakland A’s have seemingly addressed one crucial position this spring: the closer’s role. According to the…Read More

Is Kurt Suzuki Out Of Oakland’s Plans?

After trading his three All-Star pitchers Trevor Cahill, Andrew Bailey, and Gio Gonzalez, A’s general manager Billy Beane could also end up trading the guy who helped in the development of those…Read More

A’s 2011 Report Card: Offense

The grades are in! Swingin’ A’s hands out grades to the 2011 Oakland Athletics. This is part one of a three-part series that takes a closer look at some of the A’s triumphs and struggles…Read More

Show Me The Money: A’s Interested In Multi-Year Deals?

The small-market Athletics appear to be interested in locking up a few of their young talented players. According to several reports, the A’s are interested in locking up 1B Daric Barton, and pitchers…Read More

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Oakland’s Young Arms Expendable?

In a recent post on MLBTradeRumors.com, the Oakland Athletics were a topic of Peter Gammons’ discussion…Read More

A’s Rumors: Figgins Trade Unlikely

Last week, the A’s continued to make headlines, as the team was reported to have made an inquiry…Read More

A’s Trade For OF Josh Willingham

Billy Beane has had quite the week, hasn’t he? The A’s formally introduced new DH Hideki…Read More

Could the A’s Go After Matt Kemp?

The Oakland Athletics may have finished the 2010 campaign with an 81-81 record, but the team is definitely…Read More

A’s OF Sweeney Out For Season

In the wise words of Steve Carrell’s Michael Scott, “I’m not superstitious, but I’m…Read More