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AL West update: Sean Doolittle converts to pitcher hoping to make A's

Found March 01, 2012 on dallasnews.com:
PLAYERS: Sean Doolittle
TEAMS: Oakland Athletics
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Doolittle converts to pitcher hoping to make A's

Via AP on Fox  |  March 01, 2012
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Manny to serve as DH for Athletics on Friday

Via Pro Sports Daily  |  March 01, 2012
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Via Full Spectrum Baseball  |  February 29, 2012
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Beane, family enjoy Oscars experience

Via mlb.com  |  February 29, 2012
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Donaldson looking to fill third-base vacancy

Via mlb.com  |  February 29, 2012
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Mariners 8, Athletics 5

Via AP on Fox  |  March 02, 2012
Manny Ramirez had a quiet debut for Oakland and Jesus Montero had a painful start for Seattle on Friday as the Mariners beat the Athletics 8-5 in an exhibition opener. Ramirez saw only three pitches in two at-bats in his first game in nearly a year, grounding into a double play and bouncing out. The 39-year-old slugger must miss the first 50 games of the season for violating MLB...

The Sizemore Effect (Grady Version)

Via Fangraphs  |  March 02, 2012
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