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Prognostications From the Swingin’ A’s Crew
No doubt about it the A’s are in a major transition phase in the franchise’s history. It’s no secret the A’s are in a quagmire of bureaucracy and politics that has put…Read More
A’s In 2012: Revisiting The Rotation
August 12, 2011; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (32) delivers a pitch during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit:…Read More
Pitchers and Pythags
This is the second part of a two-part series in which we look at the upcoming 2012 season for the Athletics. The hitters can be found here. NOTE: Cespedes is NOT included in either of these articles.…Read More
Who’s Your Opening Day Starter?
Well, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, A’s manager Bob Melvin already knows who will be his Opening Day starter in Tokyo. It may only be January, but according to Oakland’s skipper,…Read More
What’s An A’s Fan To Do?
Prince Fielder just signed with the Detroit Tigers. What have the A’s done lately? Oh, nothing much. They traded away several of their most talented players in an attempt to go “younger,”…Read More
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Crystal Ball: What Will Oakland’s 2012 Rotation Look Like?
Every Friday, Swingin’ A’s will make a prediction about the A’s 2012 season with the…Read More
A’s 2012 Diagnosis: More Rebuilding, More Frustration
I’ll just say it. The Oakland Athletics have absolutely no shot at competing next year in the…Read More
Cahill Trade Is Just The Beginning…
Billy Beane and the rest of the A’s front office made a strong statement on Friday. Their recent…Read More
A’s 2011 In Review: Dallas Braden
After pitching a perfect game on Mother’s Day during the 2010 season, A’s left-handed pitcher…Read More
A’s 2011 In Review: Brett Anderson
Brett Anderson has long been considered one of Oakland’s brightest young pitchers, but injuries…Read More
Rumors: Asking Price For Gio Gonzalez Too High?
Rumors have been swirling around A’s young lefty Gio Gonzalez recently, but the A’s asking price for their prized southpaw might be a tad too high for most teams. As reported by Clark Spencer…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 next season. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the A’s have no interest in the All…Read More
A Fan’s Guide To Surviving An A’s Offseason 2011-12 Edition
For teams like the New York Yankees, or any other professional team not named the Oakland Athletics, the offseason is a time filled some degree of excitement. From free agent signings to those grueling,…Read More