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One Month Review: The Andrew Bailey/Ryan Sweeney Trade

Each month, Swingin’ A’s will revisit three of the biggest trades that the A’s made this past offseason. We’ll start by revisiting the Andrew Bailey-Ryan Sweeney trade that went…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 Closer Look: Miles Head

Over the next couple of days Swingin’ A’s will take a closer look at some of the prospects the Athletics scored in the Trevor Cahill, Gio Gonzalez, and Andrew Bailey trades. Next on our list…Read More

Did Oakland Just Spend $14 Million on Coco Crisp?

According to recent report on the San Francisco Chronicle, the A’s are going to retain their outfielder Coco Crisp for two more seasons with a two-year deal worth $14 million. The deal, while not…Read More

Will You Miss Andrew Bailey & Ryan Sweeney?

Now that it’s been a few days since the Andrew Bailey to the Boston Red Sox trade, I’m a little more at ease with the whole situation. The A’s, currently in a state of rebuilding, traded…Read More

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Will You Miss Josh Willingham?

Free agent outfielder Josh Willingham won’t be sporting green-and-gold colors next year. He signed…Read More

Is Billy Beane Ready For A Busy Winter?

With his team projected to lose a few players this winter, A’s general manager Billy Beane will…Read More

A’s 2011 In Review: Ryan Sweeney

When the A’s traded Nick Swisher to the Chicago White Sox back in 2007, I wasn’t quite sure…Read More

A’s Offer Arbitration To Willingham & DeJesus

The A’s have officially offered salary arbitration to their free agent outfielders Josh Willingham…Read More

A’s 2012 Outfield Projections

The offseason is officially underway, but the A’s haven’t been making much noise when it…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 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-Yankees Post Series Thoughts

Entering the series against the New York Yankees, the expectations surrounding Oakland were kept low,…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

2011 Is Bob Geren’s Year To Deliver

Entering the 2011 season, the Oakland A’s are highly optimistic about their chances in competing…Read More

A’s Preview: Gio Gonzalez

The A’s preview series continues, and this time we take a look at southpaw Gio Gonzalez. When…Read More

A’s Preview: Outfield Congestion

With Spring Training now underway for some clubs, baseball fans all around the world can rejoice over…Read More

Beltre to Texas Would Not Be Good News For A’s

It’s just January, but the Oakland A’s are heading into the 2011 campaign as an improved…Read More

A’s In 2011: Where Does Chris Carter Fit In?

Entering the 2011 season, the Oakland A’s are likely going to feature an outfield that includes…Read More

A’s New Year’s Resolution: Stay Healthy

The A’s will enter the new year as an upgraded team thanks to a series of additions this offseason,…Read More