My Appreciation for Mark Ellis
Each year, the Oakland Athletics participate in the ever popular “Turn Back the Clock Day”. Fans come out in droves to hear authentic organ music, watch Monte Moore ring a cow…Read More
Is MLB Impacting Beane’s Latest Rebuild Effort?
With the 2012 season officially underway, all eyes—especially mine—will be focused on Billy Beane and the rest of the Athletics’ management as the team enters yet another rebuilding phase. The…Read More
A’s 2011 In Review: Mark Ellis
The A’s will enter the 2012 season with a new energy at second-base with Jemile Weeks embarking on his first official full season as Oakland’s starting second-baseman. The memories left behind…Read More
Oakland A’s 2011 Team Awards
Let’s face it, the Oakland Athletics didn’t provide their fans with a satisfying performance in 2011. The team’s third-place finish does little to boost the moral of the fan base, and…Read More
A’s 2011 Report Card: Pitching
The grades are in! Swingin’ A’s hands out grades to the 2011 Oakland Athletics. This is part two of a three-part series that takes a closer look at some of the A’s triumphs and struggles…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 Remain Disappointing On Defense
The A’s have been a painful team to watch this season, after all this was a team that was supposed…Read More
2011 Oakland A’s Not Worth Watching After Texas Series; Blasting Billy Beane, Franchise is Past Due
The Oakland A’s, as if it hadn’t been made clear already, is not a team worth watching, let…Read More
A’s Trade Mark Ellis To Rockies
Mark Ellis is no longer an Oakland Athletic. Instead, he’s a member of the Colorado Rockies. The…Read More
Will The A’s Trade Mark Ellis?
The Oakland Athletics are expected to activate 2B Mark Ellis on Wednesday, but the team faces a tough…Read More
A’s Face Tough Decision With Ellis
While the A’s have faced many hurdles this season, they still face an even bigger challenge over…Read More
A’s Anderson & Ellis Land On DL; Weeks Called Up
On a day that they dropped their eighth consecutive game, the Oakland Athletics placed LHP Brett Anderson…Read More
Free Falling A’s Drop Sixth Straight
After dropping Saturday’s contest against the Boston Red Sox, the Oakland Athletics are in full…Read More
Why This Is Mark Ellis’ Last Season With Oakland
The Oakland Athletics are a young team, and Billy Beane is always looking for ways to make his roster…Read More
A’s Look To Score More Runs In 2011
Last season, the Oakland A’s faded out of the American League West picture by September largely…Read More
A’s Pick Up Options on Crisp & Ellis; Chavez a Free Agent
The Oakland A’s announced on Wednesday that they are picking up the options on OF Coco Crisp and…Read More
A’s Notes: Crisp, Ellis, Young & More!
The Oakland A’s have a couple of player options to deal with this winter, but more importantly,…Read More
A’s Review: Mark Ellis
The A’s are a young team that revolves around their starting pitching and supporting defense.…Read More
Oakland A’s 2010 Report Card
With the regular season finally over, it is time to take a look back at the 81-81 2010 Oakland Athletics.…Read More
A’s in 2011: To Spend, Or Not To Spend?
With the regular season coming to a close for the Oakland A’s, it seems like an ideal time to…Read More





