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The Oaktown Proverbs aggregates some of the best Oakland Athletics writing on the web and features original content about the life of an A’s fan….Compiled by David BeachOakland Athletics Sites:Athletics NationAthletic SupportersCattfish StewSF Gate#flickr_badge_source_txt {padding:0; font: 11px Arial, Helvetica, Sans serif; color:#666666;}#flickr_badge_icon {display:block !important; margin:0 !important; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0) !important;}#flickr_icon_td {padding:0 5px 0 0 !important;}.flickr_badge_image {text-align:center !important;}.flickr_badge_image img {border: 1px solid black !important;}#flickr_badge_uber_wrapper {width:150px;}#flickr_www {display:block; text-align:center; padding:0 10px 0 10px !important; font: 11px Arial, Helvetica, Sans serif !important; color:#3993ff !important;}#flickr_badge_uber_wrapper a:hover,#flickr_badge_uber_wrapper a:link,#flickr_badge_uber_wrapper a:active,#flickr_badge_uber_wrapper a:visited {text-decoration:none !important; background:inherit !important;color:#3993ff;}#flickr_badge_wrapper {background-color:#FFFFFF;border: solid 1px #006600}#flickr_badge_source {padding:0 !important; font: 11px Arial, Helvetica, Sans serif !important; color:#666666 !important;}www.flickr.comMore Flickr photos tagged with oaklandathleticsTumblr (3.0; @athletics)http://athletics.tumblr.com/<a href="http://feeds.sfgate.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/athletics/~3/327220639/article.cgi">A'S ON DECK</a>: TODAY Opponent: At White Sox Time: 4:05 p.m. TV: Channel: 36 Pitchers: Smith (5-6) vs. Floyd (9-4) SUNDAY Opponent: At White Sox Time: 11:05 a.m. TV: WGN Pitchers: Harden (5-0) vs. Danks (5-4) MONDAY…http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41055685http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41055685Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:26:05 -0400<a href="http://feeds.sfgate.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/athletics/~3/327220643/article.cgi">Cust and Blanton lead the charge / DH and pitcher put A's in control early against White Sox</a>: Jack Cust is the classic modern-day ballplayer, a mix of “Moneyball” and go-for-it-all. He swings with every ounce of energy, even with two strikes, yet he’s extremely patient and won’t bite on…http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41055686http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41055686Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:26:05 -0400<a href="http://feeds.sfgate.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/athletics/~3/327220641/article.cgi">Embree finally receives a little company from left</a>: Keith Foulke was placed on the disabled list because of shoulder inflammation, and the A’s replaced him with left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins, who had a 1.50 ERA in his last 16 outings for Triple-A…http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41055684http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41055684Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:26:04 -0400<a href="http://feeds.sfgate.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/athletics/~3/327204447/article.cgi">A'S ON DECK</a>: TODAY Opponent: At White Sox Time: 4:05 p.m. TV: Channel: 36 Pitchers: Smith (5-6) vs. Floyd (9-4) SUNDAY Opponent: At White Sox Time: 11:05 a.m. TV: WGN Pitchers: Harden (5-0) vs. Danks (5-4) MONDAY…http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41050747http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41050747Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:20:52 -0400<a href="http://feeds.sfgate.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/athletics/~3/327176204/article.cgi">The Jack and Joe Show: Cust, Blanton spark A's win over ChiSox</a>: Jack Cust is the classic modern-day ballplayer, a mix of “Moneyball” and go-for-it-all. He swings with every ounce of energy, even with two strikes, yet he’s extremely patient and won’t bite on…http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41045749http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41045749Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:15:41 -0400<a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080704&content_id=3068560&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak">Bankston giving Athletics a boost</a>: Wes Bankston already blends in well with the Athletics, even though he just started his Major League career. Bankston had three hits, including two doubles, and his first RBI on Friday night in the…http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41043723http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41043723Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:43:18 -0400<a href="http://feeds.sfgate.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/athletics/~3/327145209/article.cgi">A's notes: Embree finally receives a little company from left</a>: Keith Foulke was placed on the disabled list because of shoulder inflammation, and the A’s replaced him with left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins, who had a 1.50 ERA in his last 16 outings for Triple-A…http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41041378http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41041378Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:10:29 -0400<a href="http://feeds.sfgate.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/athletics/~3/327145208/article.cgi">Baseball notes: Chase for Sabathia brews</a>: If the Brewers are considered a front-runner in the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes, manager Ned Yost wanted nothing to do with it on Friday - “A rumor’s a rumor. We don’t pay attention to it too much.”…http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41041379http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41041379Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:10:29 -0400<a href="http://feeds.sfgate.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/athletics/~3/327121938/article.cgi">Weaver pitches gem, Angels beat Blue Jays 8-2</a>: Howie Kendrick drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels got homers from Torii Hunter and Garret Anderson in an 8-2 victory over of the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Jered Weaver recovered…http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41036890http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41036890Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:05:14 -0400<a href="http://feeds.sfgate.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/athletics/~3/327116221/article.cgi">Young, Punto have 4 RBIs each in Twins' 12-3 win</a>: Delmon Young hit a three-run home run and had a season-high four RBIs, Nick Punto homered and also had four RBIs, and the surging Minnesota Twins beat the free-falling Cleveland Indians 12-3 on…http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41036891http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41036891Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:05:14 -0400<a href="http://feeds.sfgate.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/athletics/~3/327116222/article.cgi">On the fence: Youkilis triples off top of wall</a>: Kevin Youkilis created the drama. Mike Lowell gave Boston the win. Lowell hit a go-ahead, three-run homer two innings after Youkilis’ shot squirted out of Johnny Damon’s glove, bounced off the top of…http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41036892http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41036892Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:05:14 -0400<a href="http://feeds.sfgate.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/athletics/~3/327116223/article.cgi">Jackson's pitching, Pena's hitting pace Rays win</a>: Edwin Jackson took a two-hitter into the eighth inning and Carlos Pena homered and drove in five runs Friday night, helping the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 11-2 for…http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41036893http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41036893Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:05:14 -0400<a href="http://feeds.sfgate.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/athletics/~3/327116224/article.cgi">Orioles score 8 off Padilla, beat Rangers 10-4</a>: Freddie Bynum tied a career high with three RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles roughed up 10-game winner Vicente Padilla in a 10-4 win over Texas Rangers on Friday. Adam Jones and Brandon Fahey both…http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41036894http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41036894Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:05:14 -0400<a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080704&content_id=3066932&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak">A's back Blanton, best White Sox</a>: The Athletics pounded out 17 hits in support of right-hander Joe Blanton, who outpitched Mark Buehrle in a 7-1 victory on Friday night.http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41030061http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41030061Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:27:38 -0400<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sportsblogs/athletics/~3/327084779/a-makeshift-lineup-and-a-1">A "Makeshift" Lineup And A 17-Hit Attack</a>: <div class="entry-body"> <p>With a lineup that just keeps getting more and more “makeshift” by the minute, the A’s banged out 17 hits – three each by Wes Bankston and Emil Brown – and beat one of the AL’s better pitchers in…</p></div>http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41030026http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41030026Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:27:18 -0400<a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080704&content_id=3066010&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak">White Sox pay tribute to Armed Forces</a>: Th White Sox switch to camouflage uniforms on Friday night was part of the team’s tribute to the men and women of the Armed Services on the Fourth of July.http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41024849http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41024849Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:22:19 -0400<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sportsblogs/athletics/~3/327031810/open-thread-game-86-a-s-at">Open Thread: Game 86 - A's at White Sox (cont.)</a>: <div class="entry-body"> <p>Mark Buehrle has been “86ed” here in game 86…4-1 A’s going to the bottom of the 6th.</p> </div><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/sportsblogs/athletics?a=XzApLt" target="_blank"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/sportsblogs/athletics?i=XzApLt" border="0"/></a></p>http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41024817http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41024817Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:22:05 -0400<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sportsblogs/athletics/~3/326976830/open-thread-game-86-a-s-at">Open Thread: Game 86 - A's at White Sox</a>: <div class="entry-body"> <p>You have to pay $126,000,000 to find a bigger loser than Joe Blanton. Blanton, who keeps setting Oakland A’s records for “fastest to x losses!” tries to earn his 5th win instead of his 12th loss….</p></div>http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41016384http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41016384Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:11:38 -0400<a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080704&content_id=3064106&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak">Oakland places Foulke on 15-day DL</a>: On Friday the Athletics placed right-hander Keith Foulke on the 15-day disabled list and they recalled left-hander Jerry Blevins from Triple-A Sacramento.http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41011984http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/41011984Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:06:32 -0400<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sportsblogs/athletics/~3/326637173/bullpen-triage-dr-nico-wei">Bullpen Triage: Dr. Nico Weighs In</a>: <div class="entry-body"> <p>   The A’s bullpen, once a pillar of depth and dominance, is suddenly a worrisome web of wobbly weakness. At least for the next couple of weeks, until Casilla comes around and/or Devine comes…</p></div>http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/40964741http://athletics.tumblr.com/post/40964741Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:24:08 -0400