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Chemistry Does Not Win 94 Games, Jonny Gomes…

I really thought I was done looking back at the 2012 season, considering the fact that the Oakland Athletics will play their first Cactus League game of 2013 in a few days.  But a tiny quote from Jonny…Read More

Athletics Get In the Spirit of Giving

Today it was reported by Susan Slusser that that Athletics were awarded 51 playoff shares each worth $34,325.16.  Typically it is up to the players themselves as to exactly how the shared are divided…Read More

The 707 Leaves the 510 For the 617 (Jonny Gomes to Sign With the Boston Red Sox)

We all knew it was coming from the moment the Athletics acquired Chris Young from the Diamondbacks.  It had become abundantly clear with that transaction that Jonny Gomes time with Oakland had probably…Read More

Disposable Heroes

Saying goodbye is always the hardest part. Especially if you’re an Oakland A’s fan.  Season after season, A’s fans are forced to bid adieu to their personal favorites who depart via…Read More

Jonny Gomes, More Than Just Leadership

I’ve made no secret of the fact that I was thrilled to see Jonny Gomes come to the A’s this past season.  Being a fellow native of Petaluma, and graduate of Casa Grande High School where Jonny…Read More

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A’s Take First Game of Unlikely Big Series

It’s safe to say that anyone who predicted that a 3 game series between the Oakland Athletics…Read More

A’s, Balfour Bend But Don’t Break Vs. Rays

Tonight’s duel with the Tampa Bay Rays had all the makings of a seesaw battle that would not be…Read More

Tribe No Match For… Josh Donaldson?

The A’s fanbase as a whole let out a collective groan when Brandon Inge went on the DL with his…Read More

August Continues to Dog the A’s

Brandon McCarthy was on his way to a pretty solid start that would hopefully lead the A’s to an…Read More

White Sox, Dislocated Shoulders No Match For A’s

Last night the A’s got a little dose of revenge on behalf of the American League (And the Dodgers)…Read More

Blackley, Bats Keep Blue Jays in Their Nest

Many teams would be riding high after a dramatic sweep, only to experience a let down in the series that…Read More

Oakland Digs the Longball II: The Sweep Revenge

The number 3 is a magic number indeed, that’s where the A’s find themselves now, 46-43 and…Read More

A’s Shrug Off 16 K’s in Grand Fashion, Move Above .500

Tonight’s game was a game the Oakland Athletics had absolutely no business winning, but either…Read More

A Win That Begins And Ends With Coco

ATHLETICS 3 – RED SOX 2 Tonight was a night of missed opportunities for both squads.  Pitchers…Read More

Swing And A’s Miss!

If ever there was an example of a series letdown after one filled with drama, intrigue, and excitement;…Read More

Yes! Yes! Yes! Cespedes Swings A’s to Sweep of Dodgers

This afternoon’s game was the quintessential David vs. Goliath battle on the mound, the reigning…Read More

Brandon McCarthy Dominates Dodgers in Bi-Weekly Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers came into Oakland tonight with the best record in all of baseball, but the A’s…Read More

Rangers Double Up A’s in 6-3 Win

Travis Blackley has not recorded a win in the Major Leagues since 2004 with the Seattle Mariners.  While…Read More

It’s The A’s vs. the World

That has to be the way many A’s fans feel these days, and have felt for quite some time.  How…Read More

All About Brandon, A’s Drop Tigers 3-1

This week has been a pretty good week if you play for the A’s, and your name is Brandon.  Today…Read More