--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. 

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. 

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

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

After two rough outings, Aaron Laffey was pleased with his latest effort. 

The Athletics are rebuffing Oakland's efforts to propose a ballpark that would keep the team in the city. 

Outfielder Javier Herrera has been optioned from the Oakland Athletics to Triple-A Sacramento. 

Thanks to A-Rod, the Yanks' big additions haven't faced much scrutiny this spring. 

Arizona's Dan Haren was excited to face his former team, and it showed. 

Oakland city officials are asking for baseball commissioner Bud Selig's help in developing a plan to build a new stadium for the Athletics. 

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 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. 

Justin Duchscherer's sore right elbow appears as if it could knock Duchscherer out of an Opening Night start for Oakland. 

--3B Eric Chavez had expected to make his spring debut at third base on March 9, but shoulder soreness during the previous day's game caused that plan to be scrubbed.