Gio Gonzalez got his first Major League career start, unfortunately for him and the A's, it was also his first career loss as well. The 22 year old pitcher, just called up from the Sacramento River Cats, pitched 6 innings, letting up 4 earned runs on 4 hits and 2 walks, and 1 home run while   more...
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We've had 20 days to digest the beginning of the sell-off in Oakland, and in that time the A's have gone from seven games over .500 and six games out of first, second in the A.L. West, to two games over .500, 11 games back and in third...
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Monday was not a good day for the A's. Sitting on a six game losing streak and unable to find a way since the All Star break to put a few wins together, they found out that their singular franchise player, Eric Chavez, will need season ending...
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After starting the game in Duchscherer fashion by facing only three batters in the first inning, the seams became undone in the second, and the game was never in reach after the Rangers bashed him in the fifth and finally chased him in the seventh. The Athletics needed a strong performance by   more...
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The A's are going to have to figure out a way to energize their starting lineup with a little power in the bats that they're using. Scoring two runs a game will get you by for a short stretch or a little longer when you have superior pitching, but nobody can do it for a full season...
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Battle of the Short Stops in the Majors, and Jose Reyes beats out his cross-town rival, Derek Jeter. Fantasy or not, Reyes right now is all the buzz around the big city. Jeter might be the toast of the town now, but is he ready to pass the torch to the ever energetic youngster Reyes?
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So the trade deadline has come and gone and many veteran A's players have probably taken the time to breathe a long sigh of relief. Even though it would be exciting to be part of a pennant chase elsewhere, many inside the clubhouse still believe that this team can make the playoffs. It's unknown if   more...
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When are the Oakland A's going to field a team that can hit? It seems like they'll never have a team that can consistently score four or more runs in a game. When the Kansas City Royals are outplaying you, it's time to do a little self reflection. Rather than reflect, recently the A's have been   more...
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In 101 years of major league play, nobody has done what rookie Brad Ziegler has accomplished since being called up this season. The submarine ball thrower pitched two innings Sunday letting up two hits and getting three K's while doing what he's ALWAYS done as a major leaguer, shut down the   more...
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Rounding out the infield in our preparation for 2008 fantasy baseball drafts, the FIO staff runs down its preseason rankings at each position. This time around, writer Shane Huff gives you the FIO's Preseason Top 20 Fantasy Shortstops.
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The USS Mariner created a list of the top 50 players in the AL West in regards to trade value. It was determined by following the four rules listed below. The list is subjective to say the least, but it does show which organizations have brighter futures than others. A. Salaries matter. Would you   more...
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After watching him hit a Rich Harden sinker up the middle with the slightest of ease, I had to give the guy some props. Oakland A's catcher Jason Kendall went to his knees to block the 0-2 pitch, when the samurai flick of the wrist sent the ball on a line by Bobby Crosby into center. I was a total   more...
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"In fantasy baseball, the ripe old age when potential turns to production and boys become men is 27, the beginning of a player's prime time and the point when a breakout season is most likely to occur."Tony Finn of SI breaks down the players who will benefit in their year 27 campaigns and those who   more...
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Pre-season shortstop rankings for the American League has been posted at Crooked Pitch.
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Over at The Pastime, I've asked a few of my friends to share their views on five questions I think that are on the minds of A's fans coming into this season. I got a great response, and I think you're going to find what they had to say pretty fascinating.Some of the folks to weigh in were Marc   more...
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