4 hours ago
Braden giving back this Thanksgiving «
When someone asks A’s left-hander Dallas Braden what he did to give back to his community this Thanksgiving, he can say “I donated a ton of food.”
And now for something new «
Many of you provided lots of healthy feedback when the blog underwent a reskinning several months ago. Despite the excellent response, I’ve felt that the Blogger platform was somehow holding the…
1 day ago
A’s reportedly interested in Cuban pitcher Noel Arguelles «
Check out this story from Yahoo’s Jeff Passan, which discusses the A’s interest in Cuban defector Noel Arguelles, a highly touted left-handed pitcher. I know fans at Athletics Nation are all over…
2 days ago
A's committed to efforts in Bay Area «
The Oakland A’s diverse altruistic work throughout 2009 was a wild success, as more than 1,500 charitable organizations in the Bay Area benefited from the club’s commitment to the community.
A's relief duo up for TYIB Awards «
A’s setup man Michael Wuertz and closer Andrew Bailey were remarkably consistent at the back end of the Oakland bullpen, and both are nominees for This Year in Baseball Awards.
More media reaction «
Joe Stiglich has a follow-up from yesterday’s article, consisting of a sitdown with Lew Wolff. Wolff still puts out the 32,000 ballpark capacity (though I have heard otherwise). He refutes…
3 days ago
River Cats owner Art Savage dies «
Yesterday, the Sacramento Bee reported that River Cats owner Art Savage, who successfully brought pro baseball back to Sactown after a long absence, suddenly died over the weekend. Savage,…
San Francisco Magazine article on Wolff/Fisher «
The media blitz has begun. The Trib’s Joe Stiglich references a feature piece in the December issue of San Francisco Magazine (not online). In it, writer Steve Kettmann, a San Jose native…
4 days ago
A's sign 3B Dallas McPherson to minor league deal (AP) «
The Oakland Athletics have signed free-agent third baseman Dallas McPherson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. McPherson is expected to compete for a starting job, and he…
San Jose puts out the word on new EIR «
Just got this from the City of San Jose:
In February 2007, the City certified an EIR for the Baseball Stadium in the Diridon/Arena Area Project (2006 Stadium Proposal), which included…
Owner of Triple-A River Cats dies at 58 «
Sacramento River Cats owner Art Savage, who brought baseball back to California’s capital city a decade ago, died Saturday. He was 58.
5 days ago
A’s agree to terms with third baseman Dallas McPherson «
Just got it confirmed from A’s assistant GM David Forst that Oakland has agreed to terms with free agent third baseman Dallas McPherson on a minor league deal. He’ll be invited to spring training…
A's ink McPherson to Minor League deal «
The A’s have signed former Angels third baseman Dallas McPherson to a Minor League deal with an invite to Spring Training, according to an ESPN.com report.
