3 weeks ago
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…
4 weeks 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…
4 weeks 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…
4 weeks ago
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…
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,…
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
Art Savage, owner of Oakland A's farm club, dies (AP) «
Art Savage, the majority owner of the Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, has died. He was 58. Jeff Savage says his father collapsed at his Sacramento home…
Desme wins Arizona Fall League MVP «
Grant Desme, the Oakland outfield prospect who led the Arizona Fall League with 11 homers, has been chosen as the recipient of the league’s Joe Black Most Valuable Player Award.
A's plan to get younger, not load up on veterans (SportingNews.com) «
Last offseason, the Oakland Athletics added free agent veterans in first baseman Jason Giambi, shortstop Orlando…
