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Athletics' Trevor Cahill off to impressive start, A's one back
While it is still very early in the season, Athletics pitcher Trevor Cahill is dealing thus far, compiling a 6-0 record with a 1.72 ERA and 45 strike outs. His WHIP is right on par with his 2010 total and he is already way ahead of his pace from last season. But the A's are still one game back from...
A's closer Andrew Bailey to see Dr. James Andrews
UPDATE: Thank the baseball gods... Andrew Bailey has been diagnosed with just a forearm strain. "It's good news for us, definitely. We'll go from there," manager Bob Geren said in Surprise, where an Athletics split squad played the Kansas City Royals. Athletics closer Andrew Bailey will have his...
Athletics interested in Chone Figgins?
ESPN.com is reporting that the Athletics have considerable interest in Mariners infielder Chone Figgins. The Athletics were aggressively pursuing third baseman Adrian Beltre before he signed with the Texas Rangers. Both the Athletics and Angels are trying to play catch up after the Rangers made a...
Athletics sign Rich Harden to one year deal
First off, greetings from Mexico! I hope everyone enjoys the holidays from wherever they are celebrating. I will continue posting, and lucky for you, most of my posting will happen in the morning and late afternoon so stay tuned for big names making moves during the holiday break. While the MLB...
Marlins' Dan Uggla rejects four-year offer
Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla rejected the teams four-year deal worth 48 million dollars, according to FOXSPORTS.com. Uggla, 30, had the best statistical year of his career posting a .287 average and 33 home runs in 159 games, tying a career high in games played. The Marlins have made Uggla...
A's making run at Japanese phenom?
The bidding for Japanese free agent pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma ended Friday and there are strong indications that the Athletics made an aggressive bid to land exclusive negotiating rights. The Rangers and Mariners are known to have also made bids for the prized right-hander, who posted a 10-9 record...
A's sign Akinori Iwamura, put in Monday's lineup
Not even a week after the Pirates released infielder Akinori Iwamura, the Athletics have signed him and added him to the expanded roster for the remainder of the season. Iwamura, a career .270 hitter, had an atrocious year with the Pirates, spending most of the season with the Triple-A squad....
A's exercise manager Bob Geren's 2011 option
Despite missing the playoffs for the fourth straight season, the Athletics have exercised the 2011 option on manager Bob Geren. Geren has been a good influence on the A's young core of talent, and his vision for the team is consistent with the front office's one. ''At the end of the day it seemed...
Athletics lose prospect Michael Ynoa for 2011 season
A's pitching prospect Michael Ynoa will have Tommy John surgery causing him to miss the entire 2011 season. Ynoa showed promise on the mound during his brief stint in the minors, but it will be a long road to recovery for the young pitcher. ESPN.com's Rob Neyer brings up an interesting point...
Athletics sign Kurt Suzuki to four-year extension
The Athletics have given catcher Kurt Suzuki a four year extension worth 16 million dollars, according to MLB.com. Suzuki, 26, is hitting .257 with 10 home runs in 68 games this season. He is a career .269 hitter. <!-- BEGIN WIDGET --> G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG ...
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