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

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 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. 

Arizona manager Bob Melvin was just happy to have Max Scherzer back on the mound. 

The Oakland Athletics released catcher Rob Bowen on Tuesday, likely opening the door for former first-round pick Landon Powell to back up Kurt Suzuki. 

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

--3B Eric Chavez was expected to play third base by March 9 or 10, but instead he was shut down for several days after experiencing discomfort in his surgically repaired right shoulder. 

The Dodgers are taking a cautious approach to get Manny Ramirez ready for the start of the season, but they've decided Jason Schmidt won't make it. 

Jerome Williams, trying to return to the majors after his once-promising career was stalled by weight problems, was among eight players the Athletics sent to the minor leagues Monday. 

Jerome Williams, trying to return to the majors after his once-promising career was stalled by weight problems, was among eight players the Athletics sent to the minor leagues Monday. 

Jerome Williams, trying to return to the majors after his once-promising career was stalled by weight problems, was among eight players the Athletics sent to the minor leagues Monday.