Jarrod Parker and the A’s Roll Dice-K
This has been a frustrating couple of days for right fielder Josh Reddick, he declined to comment on his All Star snub yesterday, today he told Susan Slusser that he was upset about being left off the…Read More
Chris Carter, Quad-A Superstar or Late Bloomer?
The A’s shook things up yesterday a bit when they decided they had seen enough of Tyson Ross in an A’s uniform, and saw fit to bring back the once prized top prospect Chris Carter back to the…Read More
A’s Lose 3rd Straight in Lone Star House of Horrors
The difference between the first two games in Texas and tonight’s loss versus the Rangers was the fact that the A’s very well could have won those games. Tonight was a very different story,…Read More
A’s Show Positives in the Face of Another Texas Heartbreaker
Perhaps its a self fulfilling prophecy, but the A’s sure do have a knack for finding heartbreaking ways to lose games in Arlington. I wish I could say there’s no rhyme or reason to this,…Read More
A’s 2012 Top 10 Prospects
Over the past month or so, Swingin’ A’s has been counting down a list of the top 10 Athletics’ prospects heading into the 2012 season. While the list is technically finished, we’ve…Read More
Yay or Nay? The Curious Case of Mark Reynolds
When Danny Knobler of CBS Sports reported that the Orioles were shopping 3B Mark Reynolds, my ears…Read More
Center Stage: A’s Want Yoenis Cespedes In Center Field
Sorry Coco Crisp, but the A’s want Yoenis Cespedes in center field this year. According to a recent…Read More
Crystal Ball: Who Will Surprise Us In 2012?
Every Friday, Swingin’ A’s will make a prediction about the A’s 2012 season with the help of our…Read More
The Battle For First Base
In one corner you have Brandon Allen and Chris Carter as the likely front-runners for the A’s…Read More
A’s 2012 Top 10 Prospects, #7: Chris Carter
July 1, 2011; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Chris Carter (22) at bat during the…Read More
Crystal Ball: Who Will Oakland’s DH In 2012?
Every Friday, Swingin’ A’s will make a prediction about the A’s 2012 season with the help of our…Read More
Minor League Minute: Choice, Green, Parker, & More!
There’s not a whole lot to be happy about if you’re an A’s fan these days. For starters,…Read More
Is 2012 Finally Chris Carter’s Year To Shine?
Brandon Allen, Daric Barton, and Chris Carter. Three names. Three possibilities for the A’s at…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…Read More
Who’s At First Base For The A’s?
It’s only November, but there are plenty of questions surrounding the Oakland A’s this offseason.…Read More
A’s In 2012: Changes In the Outfield?
With the World Series now officially behind us, we can turn our attention to the offseason. The A’s,…Read More
A’s 2011 In Review: Daric Barton
When the Oakland Athletics traded Mark Mulder, an integral part of Oakland’s highly touted rotation,…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…Read More
A’s Prospect Watch: Seeing Green
With the A’s missing the playoffs this year for the fifth-consecutive season, many fans are wondering…Read More
A’s Call-Up Chris Carter
The Oakland Athletics called up prospect Chris Carter after Triple-A Sacramento’s season came to…Read More












