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The 707 Leaves the 510 For the 617 (Jonny Gomes to Sign With the Boston Red Sox)

We all knew it was coming from the moment the Athletics acquired Chris Young from the Diamondbacks.  It had become abundantly clear with that transaction that Jonny Gomes time with Oakland had probably…Read More

One Month Review: The Andrew Bailey/Ryan Sweeney Trade

Each month, Swingin’ A’s will revisit three of the biggest trades that the A’s made this past offseason. We’ll start by revisiting the Andrew Bailey-Ryan Sweeney trade that went…Read More

A’s Get Downed By Red Sox

Well, so much for a winning record for the month of April. The Athletics suffered a heart-breaker on Sunday against the Orioles and lost big time on Monday against the Red Sox. Their quest for a winning…Read More

Grading The A’s Offseason

The A’s will certainly not enter spring as contenders for the American League West crown, but rather as a young team looking to surprise a few people. Oakland’s front office, beginning with…Read More

Crystal Ball: Who Will Be Oakland’s Closer In 2012?

Every Friday, Swingin’ A’s will make a prediction about the A’s 2012 season with the help of our “crystal ball.” The series, appropriately titled “Crystal Ball Fridays,” will continue through…Read More

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A Closer Look: Raul Alcantara

Over the next couple of days Swingin’ A’s will take a closer look at some of the prospects the…Read More

Will You Miss Andrew Bailey & Ryan Sweeney?

Now that it’s been a few days since the Andrew Bailey to the Boston Red Sox trade, I’m a…Read More

A’s Tearing Apart Pitching Foundation?

This offseason, the Oakland A’s are remaining open to the idea of dealing some of their best players.…Read More

Red Sox Interested In A’s Gio Gonzalez?

While his price tag might not be cheap, Oakland’s young leftyGio Gonzalez figures to be a popular…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

Curt Young Coming Back To Oakland

Feeling young again? You should be. According to MLB.com, the Oakland Athletics are bringing back former…Read More

Harden Deal: What Would’ve Been

After hearing rumors swirling around baseball on Saturday evening, I thought the Oakland Athletics were…Read More

Free Falling A’s Drop Sixth Straight

After dropping Saturday’s contest against the Boston Red Sox, the Oakland Athletics are in full…Read More

A’s Fans Are Limited To Home Games Against Yankees And Red Sox

If you are a Yankees or Red Sox fan, you are going to have a harder time seeing them play against Oakland…Read More

A’s-Blue Jays Series Preview

Even with a revamped offense and an even deeper bullpen, the A’s fell flat during their opening…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…Read More

A’s Notes: Beltre, Berkman, Roster Notes & More!

Okay, the A’s missed out on Adam Dunn’s services, but the team has enough time left to really…Read More

A’s Talks With Iwakuma Over?

So much for Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma playing in green-and-gold next season. According to the…Read More

A’s Rumors: Adrian Beltre, Justin Upton & More!

The Oakland A’s are being very aggressive this offseason, and GM Billy Beane seems determined…Read More

Rumors: A’s Going After Beltre Again?

According to several reports (Including ESPN&Yahoo!), the Oakland Athletics are interested in 3B…Read More