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Bidding adieu to Brandon Allen

      Last week, I boldly stated in Sean Davis’s Prognostications from the Swingin’ A’s Crew, that Brandon Allen would be a key to the A’s success in 2012. Today,…Read More

A’s 2011 In Review: Brandon Allen

When the A’s traded away reliever Brad Ziegler this year, I’ll admit, I was a bit sad to see Ziegler go. The trade, however, did make sense for the A’s, who got 1B Brandon Allen and reliever…Read More

A’s 2011 Report Card: Pitching

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

A’s Hope Brandon Allen Provides Some Power

Fresh off his big-league call-up, A’s 1B Brandon Allen hopes to make a splash in Oakland’s everyday lineup. Allen, 25, was acquired in the trade that sent reliever Brad Ziegler to the Arizona…Read More

Player Profile: LHP Jordan Norberto

The Oakland Athletics completed just one deal in the month of July, but they received two talented ballplayers from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for reliever Brad Ziegler. In this post, we’ll…Read More

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Should New Safety Measures For Fans Be Put In Place?

After the death of Ranger’s fan Shannon Stone who fell out of the stands during the July 7 game…Read More

Tragedy Hits A’s/Rangers Game

Yesterdays game brought no cheering wins for the Texas Rangers.  Instead, players were silent and still…Read More

A’s Brad Ziegler To Speak At Event

Oakland A’s RP Brad Ziegler will be one of  a variety of speakers at the 2nd annual Wounded…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…Read More

Did The A’s Just Sign Grant Balfour?

Did the A’s just sign Tampa Bay Ray’s Grant Balfour…? Well, according to sources close to the…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 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

Arbitration Issues: What Will Happen To Jack Cust?

 9 Other Players Are Under Non-Tender Contracts The A’s may have some decisions to make as to whether…Read More

A’s Notes: Buck, Ziegler & Other Roster Moves

With the World Series finally over, expect the MLB Hot Stove to quickly heat up. The Oakland A’s,…Read More

A’s Notes: Devine, Outman, Taylor and More!

The A’s suffered a ton of injuries this past season, and while the A’s are merely idle…Read More

Oakland Athletics 2010 Team Awards

Despite finishing behind the Texas Rangers in the standings, the Oakland A’s played better collectively…Read More

Where’s The Relief?

Heading into the season, the Oakland A’s were thought to possess a top bullpen, which was to be…Read More

Chavez Goes Deep In A’s Wild Win

Finally. We all knew Eric Chavez was bound to hit a homer this season, we just didn’t know when…Read More

No “A” for effort: Bob Geren Stinks

 Oakland A’s manager, Bob Geren, is perhaps the worst manager in American League (maybe even…Read More

A’s Analysis: Bullpen

If the A’s are going to have any success in 2010, it’s going to come from strong starting…Read More