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Should The A’s Really Move To San Jose?

A couple of days ago there a blog that was published as to why the San Francisco Giants should give up their territorial rights to the Oakland A’s so that they can build a new stadium in San Jose.…Read More

Now That’s What I Call Relief: A’s Bullpen Among AL’s Best

The A’s will enter the 2011 season with one of the best starting rotations, but the team will also enter the season with one the best bullpens in the American League. GM Billy Beane made it a priority…Read More

Are The A’s Favorites To Win AL West In 2011?

Heading into the 2010 season, many expected the newly revamped Seattle Mariners to clash with the Los Angeles Angels for the division crown. The Mariners, who added players like Chone Figgins, Milton…Read More

Rumors: A’s Looking To Add Brian Fuentes?

Heading into this season, Oakland’s primary strength is going to be its starting pitching, but the bullpen is shaping up to be one of baseball’s finest as well. The A’s have already…Read More

A’s In 2011: In Billy We Trust?

In 2009, the A’s made several offseason splashes (Matt Holliday, Jason Giambi, Orlando Cabrera, and Nomar Garciaparra) and still fell to a 75-87 record. It marked their third-straight losing season,…Read More

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Is Andrew Bailey On The Mend?

As Spring Training approaches the A’s will be paying special attention to their offense and how…Read More

A’s Notes: Arbitration, Harden, & More!

The A’s, having missed out on 3B Adrian Beltre, are now shifting their focus to the players who…Read More

A’s General Manager Billy Beane To Speak At Fundraiser In Stockton

It looks like A’s General Manager Billy Beane will be quite busy this year between trying to put…Read More

Oakland A’s Not Done Yet?

Are the A’s done wheelin’ and dealin’? Probably not, but who knows what GM Billy Beane…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

Matsui Signs with A’s For One Year

It’s Official!  Hidecki Matsui finally signed a one-year contract with the Oakland A’s yesterday.  The A’s held a press conference to introduce their new DH to the public. The hot…Read More

Matsui On His Way To Oakland?

On Sunday, it was reported that Hedecki Matsui might be close to a deal to play with the A’s.  The addition of the 36-year-old heavy hitter Matsui would add some much needed pop to the 2011 lineup. The…Read More

Mariners Pick Up Cust, While A’s Seek Matsui

Well, it looks like DH Jack Cust didn’t have to wait long to be picked up on a $2.5 million one year contract with the Seattle Mariners, which could increase on plate appearances to over $2.6…Read More

Carlos Pena a Good Fit In Oakland?

Having missed out on the likes of Adam Dunn, Lance Berkman, and Adrian Beltre, the A’s are on the hunt for some power bats for their offense. The A’s are said to be interested in DH candidates…Read More

A’s Running Out Of Options

Think Billy Beane is ready to hit the panic button yet? If he’s not, then I sure am. The A’s have missed out on Adam Dunn, Lance Berkman and are approaching their negotiating deadline with…Read More

Rumors: A’s Set To Meet With Lance Berkman?

The Oakland A’s, a team that will surely be anchored by its strong starting pitching next season, are on the look out for some impact players on offense. GM Billy Beane and the rest of the A’s…Read More

Oakland A’s Holiday Shopping List

It’s holiday season! The Oakland A’s, who finished behind the Texas Rangers in the American League West with an 81-81 record, should be relatively busy this holiday season as they try to upgrade…Read More

Rumors: A’s Going After Beltre Again?

According to several reports (Including ESPN&Yahoo!), the Oakland Athletics are interested in 3B Adrian Beltre. As you probably remember, the A’s lost out on Beltre last offseason despite offering…Read More

A’s Notes: Encarnacion Claimed Off Waivers, Kouzmanoff, & More!

How ’bout them A’s? Just days after placing the winning bid on Japanese pitcher Hishashi Iwakuma, and adding David DeJesus, the A’s made yet another move in what figures to be a busy…Read More

Rumors: A’s Making Push For Hisashi Iwakuma?

According to FOXSports analyst, Ken Rosenthal, the Oakland A’s could surprise the baseball world by landing Japanese pitcher, Hisashi Iwakuma. The A’s, Rangers, and Mariners are all figured…Read More

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