A’s experiencing some of the problems of success
There are problems with success, as the A’s are discovering. Win consistently, and the expectation is that you will continue to do so. Best the best and playing at less than your best level raises...
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A’s did well to get to post-season given their injury issues
Sean Doolittle’s intercostal strain, putting him out for 18 games in August and September, rattled the A’s bullpen. Had they advanced to the American League Division Series against the Angels, the A’s...
View ArticleA’s have a gap to fill with the move to Dodgers of Zaidi
It will be interesting to see if the A’s move quickly to fill the void left Tuesday with the news that assistant general manager/director of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi will be moving south to...
View ArticleA’s Beane is looking for `the next GM hire’
The A’s front office just lost a key man to a general manager’s job with Farhan Zaidi going to the Los Angeles Dodgers as GM, a move that was made official Thursday. “Our goal now is to find the next...
View ArticleA’s add Ike Davis to first base mix; a deal may not be far off
The A’s added to their stockpile of first base possibilities for the 2015 season Sunday, trading with the Pittsburgh Pirates to get Ike Davis. In dealing to get Davis, who was designated for assignment...
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Healthy Jaso will catch, but wonders if it will be with the A’s
John Jaso wants to be back with the A’s, but doesn’t know if a trade is in his future. It’s possible that the A’s have done their damage at the 113th Winter Meetings and will cool their heels the rest...
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Headley had chance to join A’s; that money will stay in play; Korean...
Eric Sogard is the only remaining member of the 2014 A’s infield still with the team after free agency Jed Lowrie signed Sunday with Houston. In trading Josh Donaldson, Brandon Moss and Jeff Samardzija...
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A’s likely not done dealing after Norris exits for two arms
The trade of Derek Norris brings two good arms into the A’s camp and leaves open more possible moves. You have to wonder what’s next for the A’s. Billy Beane & Co. have spent the last six weeks...
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Cuba’s Olivera could be a solid fit for new-look A’s infield
Hector Olivera, at the plate in 2010 for Team Cuba, could be a good fit for A’s. In the aftermath of the A’s season-ending loss to the Royals in Kansas City, I mentioned that in looking forward,...
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A’s chances of landing Cuban 2B Olivera dwindling
Hector Olivera, at the plate in 2010 for Team Cuba, could be a good fit for A’s, but money may get in the way (Getty Images). A month ago, the A’s had high hopes of being able to sign Cuban second...
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