The Oaktown Proverbs

A’s tied to Chone Figgins, Vladimir Guerrero in speculation

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:14:54 -0500

A’s tied to Chone Figgins, Vladimir Guerrero in speculation:

Can we expect the A’s to make as big an offseason splash as they did last winter? That might be hard to top. But with the World Series wrapped up, the Hot Stove speculation can officially begin. The…

Crosby doesn't expect to return to A's

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:23:22 -0500

Crosby doesn't expect to return to A's:

Infielders Adam Kennedy, Bobby Crosby and Nomar Garciaparra, and right-handed starters Justin Duchscherer and Brett Tomko are Oakland’s other free-agent eligibles, and all of them are expected to…

West Oakland murmurs

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:56:19 -0500

West Oakland murmurs:

I’ll start off with a brief chunk from Chip Johnson’s Tuesday column.

And even though she is among the first 200 residents to live at Central Station, mere rumors about A’s owner Lew…

Ascending A's: Donaldson waits his turn

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:55:31 -0500

Ascending A's: Donaldson waits his turn:

The latest edition of “Ascending A’s,” a regular offseason feature on various top prospects in the organization, looks at catcher Josh Donaldson.

As the ball turns

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:40:51 -0500

As the ball turns:

I encourage all of you to head on over to Dodger Divorce, a new blog run by Joshua Fisher dedicated to the messy financial status of the LA Dodgers. It’s not salacious. Instead, it gives…

Inbox: Did the '09 A's need better pitching?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:39:54 -0500

Inbox: Did the '09 A's need better pitching?:

Why didn’t the A’s pursue pitching before last season and are they going to re-sign Adam Kennedy? Beat reporter Mychael Urban tackles this and other fan questions in the latest installment of the A’s…

Rickey Henderson’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:18:00 -0500

Rickey Henderson’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech

Desme, Weeks to play in televised Arizona Fall League showcase

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:17:58 -0500

Desme, Weeks to play in televised Arizona Fall League showcase:

I saw that the MLB Network will broadcast Saturday’s Rising Stars Showcase live from Surprise, Ariz. It’s basically the All-Star Game for the Arizona Fall League, and first pitch is 5:15 p.m. (West…

Atlanta Braves trying to snag Cuban defector Chapman (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:54:00 -0500

Atlanta Braves trying to snag Cuban defector Chapman (Yahoo! Sports):

The Atlanta Braves are denying it, according to MLB.com, but the word on the street is that the team is joining…

Chase is on: Utley having Series to remember (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:03:36 -0500

Chase is on: Utley having Series to remember (SportingNews.com):

PHILADELPHIA — If you’ve seen Chase Utley in commercials touting a sports recovery drink, you know…

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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:54:14 -0500

Cole Day In Hell -- Phillies 8-5 Loss Shows Why Manuel Is Crazy Not To...

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:34:07 -0400

Cole Day In Hell -- Phillies 8-5 Loss Shows Why Manuel Is Crazy Not To...:

…start Cliff Lee in Game 4. Charlie Manuel has announced that Joe Blanton will pitch Game 4, rather than have Lee pitch on 3-days rest for the first time in his career, and then be set to…

Large-market teams dominate baseball this year (AP)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:14 -0400

Large-market teams dominate baseball this year (AP):

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio thought about the teams in baseball’s final four this year — large-market clubs all — and wondered whether there would room for his franchise anytime soon….

Pitching, Defense, Power & Depth: Taj's Plan for 2010

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:05:21 -0400

Pitching, Defense, Power & Depth: Taj's Plan for 2010:

Now that my disappointment from this past season has somewhat subsided and I’ve gathered my thoughts as to what I think this team needs going into the winter, I’m going to attempt to put down on…

A.J. A-OK; Series Knotted at 1

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:44:17 -0400

A.J. A-OK; Series Knotted at 1:

More photos » by Julie Jacobson - AP

about 3 hours ago: Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez kicks the dirt on the mound after giving up a solo home run to New York…

No Shortage of Confidence on These Phillies

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:22:04 -0400

No Shortage of Confidence on These Phillies:

Cliff Lee Dominates Yankees as Phillies Take Game 1:

More photos » by Jeff Chiu - AP

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So far in this playoffs (tonight was start #4), Cliff Lee has been incredible. Tonight was no exception, as he did…

Kurt Suzuki Interview after A’s Shutout the Angels 2009.

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:22:32 -0400

Kurt Suzuki Interview after A’s Shutout the Angels 2009.

Another update on ex-A's in the playoffs

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:19:34 -0400

Another update on ex-A's in the playoffs:

More photos » by Jae C. Hong - AP

“No Johnny, I don’t want to hear about how you hit two homers in the ALCS and I didn’t and blah blah blibbedy blah. Maybe I’ll just be the…

Tigers in on hunt for Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:56:30 -0400

Tigers in on hunt for Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman (Yahoo! Sports):

Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman already has more than a few major league teams after him. You can now apparently…