Oakland Athletics Inside Pitch 2009-01-03
Oakland's biggest mystery in 2008 was rookie first baseman Daric Barton, who had hit at every level until last year and who had reached base in every game he played as a September call-up in 2007. Barton had a dismal season, batting under .220 much of the... more
Submitted on 2009-01-03 |
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Oakland Athletics Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03
--OF Bobby Abreu is on Oakland's short list of free agent possibilities should the team strike out with Jason Giambi, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Abreu, 34, has a lifetime on-base percentage of .405, making him a good fit for the "Moneyball"... more
Submitted on 2009-01-03 |
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Oakland Athletics Roster Report 2009-01-03
Oakland opened the offseason with a splash, acquiring LF Matt Holliday and his big bat (and expiring contract) from the Rockies. Of course, with GM Billy Beane on the job, Holliday's stay in Oakland might not last a full year. BIGGEST NEEDS: Oakland's nee... more
Submitted on 2009-01-03 |
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Oakland Athletics Inside Pitch 2009-01-03
Oakland's biggest mystery in 2008 was rookie first baseman Daric Barton, who had hit at every level until last year and who had reached base in every game he played as a September call-up in 2007. Barton had a dismal season, batting under .220 much of the... more
Submitted on 2009-01-03 |
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Oakland Athletics Inside Pitch 2008-12-30
Since the end of the season, the A's have been linked to free agent DH Jason Giambi, and the San Francisco Chronicle recently reported that Oakland was preparing to begin talks with Giambi. Giambi is looking for a three-year deal, the newspaper said, citi... more
Submitted on 2008-12-30 |
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Oakland Athletics Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30
--SS Bobby Crosby was placed on waivers, major league sources told several media outlets. He cleared after 48 hours, meaning that no clubs were interested in grabbing the 2004 Rookie of the Year in exchange for a waiver price and taking on his $5.25 salar... more
Submitted on 2008-12-30 |
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Oakland Athletics Roster Report 2008-12-30
Oakland opened the offseason with a splash, acquiring LF Matt Holliday and his big bat (and expiring contract) from the Rockies. Of course, with GM Billy Beane on the job, Holliday's stay in Oakland might not last a full year. BIGGEST NEEDS: Oakland's nee... more
Submitted on 2008-12-30 |
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Oakland Athletics Inside Pitch 2008-12-30
Since the end of the season, the A's have been linked to free agent DH Jason Giambi, and the San Francisco Chronicle recently reported that Oakland was preparing to begin talks with Giambi. Giambi is looking for a three-year deal, the newspaper said, citi... more
Submitted on 2008-12-30 |
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Oakland Athletics Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30
--SS Bobby Crosby was placed on waivers, major league sources told several media outlets. He cleared after 48 hours, meaning that no clubs were interested in grabbing the 2004 Rookie of the Year in exchange for a waiver price and taking on his $5.25 salar... more
Submitted on 2008-12-30 |
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