Jesse Chavez

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The Long(man) and Short of It

There’s something missing in the A’s bullpen. Or rather someone. Like the inadequate concoction of the cocktail of your choice, the construction of the bullpen is lacking a key ingredient that…Read More

The Nine Lives of Jesse Chavez

At this point, I’m entirely convinced that Jesse Chavez has in his possession some type of mystical amulet that grants him a level of invulnerability as far as roster decisions go. Following an off-season…Read More

First Impressions in Cactus League, A’s Drop Game 1 to Brewers 2-1

It started off well, Jemile Weeks led off the game with a double, and Hiro Nakajima and Seth Smith drew walks in the top of the first inning against Milwaukee Brewers starter Mike Fiers.  But they let…Read More

Cactus League Opener: Lineup Analysis

In just about 13 hours from the moment I’m typing these words, the Oakland Athletics will take the field and face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in Maryvale, AZ in the opening game of the 2013…Read More

Santa’s Oakland A’s Naughty or Nice List: Volume 1

It’s well documented that the entire year for children revolves around December 25th, Christmas Day when Santa Claus travels the world in a single night delivering toys to all of the little boys…Read More