As Edinson Volquez-for-Josh Hamilton proved, the offseason was made for trading. 

Oakland's attempt to land free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal ramped up during Thanksgiving week. 

--1B Daric Barton is not likely to be traded this winter, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. 

Oakland opened the offseason with a splash, acquiring LF Matt Holliday and his big bat (and expiring contract) from the Rockies. 

Oakland's attempt to land free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal ramped up during Thanksgiving week. 

--1B Daric Barton is not likely to be traded this winter, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. 

Oakland opened the offseason with a splash, acquiring LF Matt Holliday and his big bat (and expiring contract) from the Rockies. 

The A's continued their aggressive courtship of Rafael Furcal on Tuesday, meeting in Oakland with the free-agent shortstop, his wife, Glenny, and his agent, Paul Kinzer, according to major-league sources. 

Andy Pettitte has spoken with Joe Torre about joining the Dodgers, sources tell Ken Rosenthal. 

A report that the A's were on the verge of signing Rafael Furcal on Monday was premature, but the team is in the running to land the prized free-agent shortstop. 

Joel Maturi isn't ready to publicly discuss a contract extension for Tim Brewster, but it's clear the Gophers' Athletics director is pleased with his football coach, despite the embarrassing 55-0 loss to Iowa on Saturday at the Metrodome. 

A report that the A's were on the verge of signing Rafael Furcal on Monday may have been premature. 

Oakland opened the offseason with a splash, acquiring LF Matt Holliday and his big bat (and expiring contract) from the Rockies. 

--SS Rafael Furcal's agent said the A's and Giants are among the suitors for the free agent. 

Oakland opened the offseason with a splash, acquiring LF Matt Holliday and his big bat (and expiring contract) from the Rockies.