Athletics 12, Mariners 1
Jason Giambi hoped to get a few hits. Instead, he got hit a few times.Giambi was plunked by a pitch three times Friday, prompting the plate umpire to issue a warning in the Oakland Athletics' 12-1 win over the Seattle Mariners."I got that out of the way,"... more
Submitted on 2009-03-07 |
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A's finalize deals with Garciaparra, Cabrera
Nomar Garciaparra is ready to give the Oakland Athletics a number of options in the infield. The A's welcomed him with a special number.Garciaparra will wear No. 1, last donned on the A's by Billy Martin when he managed them in 1982."Third, first, short, ... more
Submitted on 2009-03-06 |
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Duchscherer to rest sore elbow for a few days
Oakland right-hander Justin Duchscherer will rest his sore elbow until next week after a second medical opinion confirmed swelling in the area.The two-time All-Star was examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum in the Los Angeles area on Thursday following an MRI earli... more
Submitted on 2009-03-06 |
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Duchscherer to rest sore elbow for a few days 2009-03-06
Oakland right-hander Justin Duchscherer will rest his sore elbow until next week after a second medical opinion confirmed swelling in the area.The two-time All-Star was examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum in the Los Angeles area on Thursday following an MRI earli... more
Submitted on 2009-03-06 |
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Athlon Sports: 2009 MLB previews
AL WestSeattle MarinersKen Griffey is back, but is that enough for Seattle in the AL West? The Mariners are the focus of our first MLB team preview.Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimThe Halos didn't have a great offseason, but so what? Given their remaining ta... more
Submitted on 2009-03-06 |
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Athletics 4, Giants 2
Trevor Cahill lived up to his billing as a top pitching prospect for Oakland in his first spring training start Thursday.The 21-year-old righty didn't allow a ball out of the infield in three innings and a split squad of Athletics beat the San Francisco G... more
Submitted on 2009-03-06 |
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Oakland Athletics Roster Report 2009-03-06
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 rotation is particularly inexperienced.... more
Submitted on 2009-03-06 |
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Oakland Athletics Inside Pitch 2009-03-06
Oakland continues to consider potential additions before the start of the regular season. Shortstop Orlando Cabrera, one of the last elite players remaining on the free agent market, has agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the A's, according to mul... more
Submitted on 2009-03-06 |
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Oakland Athletics Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06
--3B Eric Chavez, serving as the designated hitter in the A's second Cactus League game, singled in his first at-bat of the spring. Chavez, who had surgery on his right shoulder in August, is scheduled to play five innings in the field on March 3. He has ... more
Submitted on 2009-03-06 |
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Braden, 4 relievers combine for 3-hitter
Dallas Braden's knowledge of South Africa's baseball team was limited to the hitting coach: Brian McArn."It looks like he's done a good job instituting the same things he learned while playing and coaching," Braden said Thursday after combining with four ... more
Submitted on 2009-03-05 |
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