Oakland's bullpen appears to be set, although neither of the team's two closers has been on the mound for the A's recently. 

--3B Eric Chavez (right shoulder) told reporters he hopes to get into a game within a week. 

Oakland has an interest mix of young (notably the rotation and much of the bullpen) and old, including free agent acquisition Jason Giambi, who won an MVP award while with the A's in 2000. 

Oakland's bullpen appears to be set, although neither of the team's two closers has been on the mound for the A's recently. 

--3B Eric Chavez (right shoulder) told reporters he hopes to get into a game within a week. 

Oakland has an interest mix of young (notably the rotation and much of the bullpen) and old, including free agent acquisition Jason Giambi, who won an MVP award while with the A's in 2000. 

Oakland's bullpen appears to be set, although neither of the team's two closers has been on the mound for the A's recently. 

--3B Eric Chavez (right shoulder) told reporters he hopes to get into a game within a week. 

Brett Anderson brushed off his tweaked forearm like a seasoned veteran. 

Oakland Athletics ace Justin Duchscherer tested his sore right elbow Friday, throwing 25 pitches in the bullpen. 

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The A's might have one or two of their top pitching prospects with them when they break camp. 

--C Rob Bowen, who was the backup to Kurt Suzuki last season, was released by the A's. 

Oakland has an interest mix of young (notably the rotation and much of the bullpen) and old, including free agent acquisition Jason Giambi, who won an MVP award while with the A's in 2000. 

The Texas Rangers' latest win was a painful one.