Oakland A’s finally upgrade their infield with Zobrist and Escobar
The Oakland A’s finally made a move that made fans, current A’s players, and critics happy. The Athletics traded catcher John Jaso, number one prospect Daniel Robertson, and minor league outfielder...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Predicting the 2015 infield starters
After a blockbuster trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, the 2015 starting infield players are finally becoming more clear. And, with spring training just around the corner, the Oakland A’s will now start to...
View ArticleThe Oakland A’s bullpen is overflowing with pitchers
Sonny Gray Right now the Oakland A’s have ten starting pitchers. This includes Sonny Gray, Scott Kazmir, Jarrod Parker, A.J. Griffin, Chris Bassitt, Kendall Graveman, Sean Nolin, Jesse Chavez, Jesse...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Who will be the everyday starter in left field?
While the Oakland A’s infield is full of new faces, there has not been that many changes when it comes to the outfield. Like last season, Coco Crisp will start in center while Josh Reddick will handle...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Who are the potential substitute closers?
Before the 2015 season has even begun, the Oakland A’s have been struck with some bad news. Their closer, Sean Doolittle, has sustained an injury. It has been reported that Doolittle has a minor...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Prospects to watch in 2015
The Oakland A’s have acquired numerous young players this offseason and their prospect pool has grown exponentially. Some of these prospects are already on the 40-man roster while some are non-roster...
View ArticleOakland A’s free agent rumors: Hector Olivera
Hector Olivera Even though the Oakland A’s seem to be pretty content with their acquisitions this offseason, it was reported that there was a big Athletics presence in the stands at Hector Olivera’s...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Three questions entering the 2015 season
Even though the Oakland A’s seems to be wrapping up their offseason, there are still a lot of questions about the upcoming 2015 season. With so many new players on the 40-man roster, it will be...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Potential underdogs in the race to sign Yoan Moncada
Yoan Moncada In 2012, the Oakland A’s decided to make a big move for an above-average player and signed Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to a 4-year, $36 million dollar contract. Now, the Athletics are...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Should Ike Davis be the starting first baseman?
Ike Davis The Oakland A’s made numerous moves this offseason including the acquisition of first baseman Ike Davis. Davis was traded to the Athletics by the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for bonus...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Is a new ballpark in San Jose worth fighting for?
Besides the Oakland A’s making headlines this offseason by making nine trades involving 27 players, the Athletics are in the news once again as their stadium saga continues. In early January, a...
View ArticleOakland A’s player profile: Ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte
Pat Venditte The Oakland A’s have one player at training camp this spring that everyone is talking about. That would be ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte. Yes, you heard me correctly. Venditte can...
View ArticleOakland A’s: The good, the bad, and the ugly of the intrasquad games
The Oakland A’s held two intrasquad games this weekend, giving everyone a first look at some of the new players that the A’s acquired this offseason. Even though more will be revealed about each player...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Marcus Semien off to an impressive start this spring
Marcus Semien The Oakland A’s made a lot of changes to their infield this offseason including the acquisition of the 24-year-old Marcus Semien. Semien came over from the White Sox and has played in the...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Outfield roster changes after Reddick injury
Josh Reddick With only a month left until Opening Day, the Oakland A’s right fielder may not be healthy enough to start. Josh Reddick suffered a strained oblique during defensive drills this week and...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Tye Waller is a first base coach with a Silicon Valley twist
Oakland A’s first base coach Tye Waller The Oakland A’s first base coach Tye Waller is not your average “techy”, but he does understand the importance of technology in today’s society. For eight years...
View ArticleOakland A’s roster peppered with injuries this spring
The Oakland A’s spring training team has been afflicted with a handful of injuries. From the positions players to the bullpen, there seem to be injuries affecting all parts of the diamond. This is not...
View ArticleOakland A’s 2015 Preview: 3 Up and 3 Down
The Oakland A’s had some high highs and some even lower lows last season. Even though they led the American League West for the first half of the season, they famously imploded in August. They were...
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