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Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy is a must follow on Twitter
The Oakland Athletics opening day starter this MLB season is likely to be former Chicago White Sox hurler Brandon McCarthy. Who happens to be a pretty funny tweeter. Not just “funny for an athlete” or “humorous by celebrity standards,” but an actually funny guy. You can tell because even his public @replies and RTs are funny too.
Here’s a sample:
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Bob Melvin opens first camp as A's manager
Bob Melvin spent most of his Sunday morning introducing himself to all the new faces gathering in the Oakland Athletics' spring training facility. Next up, he'll be reading through some of their bios.
''When you can converse on a personal level it makes them feel more comfortable,'' Melvin said. ''It's to let guys know they will get some personal...
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Bartolo Colon healthy, eager to pitch for A's
Bartolo Colon had no idea how he would bounce back from a stem-cell procedure that saved his career.
Two years ago, fat and bone marrow stem cells were collected from Colon and injected into his troublesome right elbow and shoulder in an innovative and unproven technique. Colon had no idea how it would turn out, but he responded and spent 2011 with the Yankees.
''I was...
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Athletics still have strong interest in Manny Ramirez
The Oakland Athletics are still interested in signing outfielder Manny Ramriez, Janie McCauley of the Associated Press reports. McCauley adds that if things come together, the 39-year-old will sign for slightly more than the league minimum salary of $480,000.
Ramirez was suspended last season for 50-games for failing a drug test, and because he chose to retire than serve the 50...
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Oakland A’s about to offer deal to Manny Ramirez?
According to several reports, Billy Beane and the Oakland Athletics’ front office may be looking to make another splash on the heels of the recent agreement with Cuban free agent Yoenis Cespedes.
Enigmatic slugger Manny Ramirez may soon find a new home in Oakland for the 2012 season and give the A’s lineup some much needed power. Ramirez last saw action in the major...
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A's still pursuing slugger Manny Ramirez
The Oakland Athletics still have strong interest in signing slugger Manny Ramirez, who presents a low-risk investment for the rebuilding franchise.
If things come together, the 39-year-old Ramirez is expected to sign him to a deal. He first must serve a 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy before he could play.
The sides could reach agreement as soon as the...
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What in the world did Billy Beane just do?
Making sense of the shocking Cespedes signing.Click the title to read more.Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times.
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Yoennis Cespedes Is Billy Beane’s Multi-Million Dollar Trade Chip
The Oakland A’s sent shock waves through the league yesterday when they signed the Cuban outfielder, Yoennis Cespedes. Cespedes, 26, has been playing in the Cuban Leagues since he was a teenager. Cespedes’ numbers in Cuba are impressive, but according to a lot of MLB scouts, Cuba is similar to level-A ball. Nevertheless, when you look at Cespedes’ statistics, you...
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A’s 3B Scott Sizemore Gets Wife Weiner Card For Valentine’s Day
Have we ever mentioned how enamored BC is with the Oakland A’s baseball wives? What site was the first one to introduce you to Amanda McCarthy and her ballsy tweet to pitcher Brandon McCarthy? This one. So add the Sizemores to our growing list of must-follows on Twitter. When a wiener Valentine’s card ends up Instagramed, BC takes notice. Add in that these two 20-somethings...
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Yoenis Cespedes, Elite Talent and $/WAR
Even before the theatrical release of Moneyball, Billy Beane‘s actions as Athletics general manager were beginning to come under the microscope more often. This is just what happens to a general manager when his team doesn’t win, and Beane’s hasn’t reached the playoffs (nor sported a winning record) since the 2006 season. Now, the microscope falls upon his...
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Oakland Signs Outfielder Yoenis Cespedes
The Oakland Athletics signed Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to a four-year, $36 million contract today. For a team that was shedding payroll all winter and moved proven young pitching, it is strange to see the team throw out that much money on an unproven outfielder, especially after they picked up a couple of outfielders in trades and free agent signings.
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Athletics Stun Baseball World (Again); Sign Cespedes
It’s being reported that the Oakland Athletics have signed Yoenis Cespedes to a 4 years, $36 million contract. It’s caught the baseball world off-guard, since Oakland was not expected to sign the slugger.
Cespedes, 26, defected from Cuba, where he was the top player. He’s instantly a top 25 prospects and moves to the top of Oakland’s system. He’s could...
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Report: Yoenis Cespedes inks 4-year, $36 million deal with Oakland Athletics
According to reports, Cuban defector and first-tier outfielder prospect Yoenis Cespedes has agreed to a 4-year $36 million deal with the Oakland Athletics.
Both Yahoo’s Tim Brown and Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle have tweeted in the past few minutes that the YouTube sensation will be signing on the dotted line to play for the A’s this season.
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Yoenis Cespedes signs with Oakland
Many had penciled Yoenis Cespedes into the Marlins' opening day lineup, but the A's are the ones who landed the Cuban free agent with a four year, $36 million deal.
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Jose Canseco signs with Cancun team in Mexican League
Jose Canseco, last seen begging Billy Beane for a tryout with the Oakland A’s, has signed to play professional baseball in the Mexican League. The 47-year-old former MVP reports to the Quintana Roo Tigers Monday for the opening of their spring training.
“I am thrilled to be back in affiliated professional baseball,” said Canseco. “Playing and managing for the independent...
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