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Bullpen Can’t Contain Rangers as A’s Lose In Extras

Tonight’s matchup between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers was a battle that came down to the very last pitch in the 10th inning.  Unfortunately that one pitch was the first one by Rangers…Read More

Deconstructing the Need for Change Part 1 (Eric Sogard Edition)

This is the first of a multi-part series, where I explore some of the more pressing issues facing the Oakland Athletics. Strap in and hold on, while I attempt to evaluate if the A’s need to make…Read More

How Much Rope For Eric Sogard?

Eric Sogard was the darling of the Cactus League for the Oakland Athletics, hovering somewhere around the .500 mark with his batting average and looking like a guy who figured things out finally.  I decried…Read More

At 12-4, the Athletics Are Set Up For Success

I have to say I’ve been surprised at how hot the Oakland Athletics have been in the early portion of the season.  With 16 games in the books (roughly 1/10 of the regular season) the team is 12-4…Read More

Triples Fuel Athletics Over Astros in Tight 4-3 Win

The Oakland Athletics had defeated the Houston Astros in each of the 4 games they had played so far this season, and each of them came in rather comfortable fashion.  Tonight’s game was the first…Read More

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The Streakin’ A’s at 5-2, Far From Perfect (Eric Sogard, Josh Donaldson I’m Talking to You)

The first two games of this young 2013 season seem like an eternity ago.  When the Athletics could…Read More

Athletics Snap Judgments as Offense Rights the Ship

It’s become almost an art form, massive overreactions based on an extraordinarily small sample…Read More

A Familiar Face In An Unfamiliar Role

GM Billy Beane spent this offseason acquiring depth for a team who looks poised to make another run…Read More

If I Were Billy Beane…Or How the 25-Man Roster Will Be vs. Should Be

Admit it, it’s one of your favorite things to do.  You study the team you love, pick it apart…Read More

Cespedes Takes Lincecum Very, Very Deep as A’s Rout Giants 12-5

For the duration of the last 12 months there has been quite a bit of concern surrounding the performance…Read More

The Dog Days of March and What’s Left to Determine

Normally as the month of March moves into its 20′s, just about everyone who plays, watches, listens,…Read More

What to Make of Eric Sogard’s Scorching Spring Training

At this point in time, I’m struggling internally with the notion that one of two things is true.…Read More

Swingin’ A’s at Spring Training Days 3-4: Dan Straily and Salt River Fields

The third day of our trip brought us back to Phoenix Muni as the Athletics took on the Texas Rangers.…Read More

Swingin’ A’s at Spring Training: Day 1

I have been so excited about the 2013 edition of the Oakland Athletics that I simply couldn’t wait…Read More

Athletics Roster Reality Check

We are now officially in the thick of the Cactus League schedule.  After scuffling the first week, the…Read More

A’s Lay An Egg in Series Opener Vs. Angels

In the case of tonights game versus the Los Angeles Angels there’s bad news, and then there’s…Read More

#FreeGrantGreen

Another day, another tough loss for the Oakland Athletics.  They ended up splitting a 4 game series…Read More

Billy Beane Holds Cards as Trade Deadline Passes

Stephen Drew is not an Athletic, neither is Yunel Escobar or Jimmy Rollins.  Same goes for Rafael Betancourt.…Read More

A Hit For Moss, A Yankees Loss!

Okay, this is getting out of hand.  The A’s have won in walk off fashion now for the 10th time…Read More

2012 Minor League Report: Sacramento Rivercats

As has been the case over the years, the Sacramento Rivercats find themselves in first place in the Southern…Read More