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Oakland A's sign Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes

Power hitter will get a four-year deal worth $36 million
Via Mercury News  |  18 hours ago

Video: Getting to know Yoenis Cespedes, newest member of the Oakland A's

Meet Yoenis Cespedes, who has agreed to sign with the Oakland A's. Cespedes' raw talent - along with a number of bizarre things -- are on display in this fascinating 20-minute viral video.
Via Mercury News  |  23 hours ago

Report: Oakland A's to sign Cuban star Yoenis Cespedes

A's on the verge of signing outfielder to a four-year, $36 million deal
Via Mercury News  |  1 day ago

Oakland A's looking to sign a designated hitter

A's GM Billy Beane says he wants an anchor for the middle of the lineup, but declined to address if he's pursuing Manny Ramirez or Magglio Ordonez.
Via Mercury News  |  4 days ago

Phil Garner returning to A's as special adviser

Garner says he has agreed to stay on with the Oakland Athletics in a part-time special adviser role
Via Mercury News  |  4 days ago

A's owner talks about San Jose move

No word yet from the baseball commissioner on whether the A's can move to San Jose but owner Wolff was optimistic at the San Jose Rotary lunch.
Via Mercury News  |  5 days ago

Oakland A's GM Billy Beane to get contract extension through 2019

Team president Crowley will also sign new deal
Via Mercury News  |  6 days ago

Report: A's considering adding Magglio Ordonez

Manny Ramirez apparently isn't the only aging slugger the A's have their eye on. According to MLB.com's Peter Gammons, the A's are evaluating Magglio Ordonez for a possible spring training tryout.
Via Mercury News  |  9 days ago

Report: Manny Ramirez to decide between A's, Orioles, Blue Jays

Free-agent Manny Ramirez is trying to decide whether he'll sign with the the A's, Orioles or Blue Jays, a source told ESPNDePortesLosAngeles.com on Friday
Via Mercury News  |  10 days ago

Oakland drops Victory Court ballpark

Still wooing the A's but now focused on revamping the Coliseum Complex
Via Mercury News  |  14 days ago

Monte Poole: Oakland A's co-owner Lew Wolff says he cares about team, but it's a tough sell

Via Mercury News  |  15 days ago

Oakland A's open to signing Manny Ramirez

McCarthy appearsto be in line to starton opening day
Via Mercury News  |  15 days ago

Fans can meet with Oakland A's co-owner Lew Wolff during the team's FanFest

Wolff to meet individually with fans at A's FanFest
Via Mercury News  |  17 days ago

A's make Gomes signing official

Team gives up on once highly-touted prospect
Via Mercury News  |  19 days ago

Oakland A's sign Bartolo Colon to one-year, $2 million deal

Right-hander to join rotation after signing 1-year deal
Via Mercury News  |  20 days ago

Jose Canseco wants to DH for the Oakland A's

Former Bash Brother, 47, has reached out to Billy Beane via Twitter, but says 'I can't get anybody to give me a chance."
Via Mercury News  |  20 days ago

A's add pitcher Bartolo Colon to staff

Wire reportsThe A's on Tuesday agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Bartolo Colon on a one-year contract for the 2012 season.
Via Mercury News  |  21 days ago

Report: Oakland A's 'very interested' in Manny Ramirez

ESPN Deportes says Oakland wants 12-time All-Star to be its D.H.
Via Mercury News  |  24 days ago

Report: A's interested in signing Manny Ramirez

The A's busy offseason may involve acquiringthe embattled slugger, ESPNDeportesLosAngeles.com reported Friday afternoon
Via Mercury News  |  24 days ago

A's lease expires in 2013

Bargaining chip for Oakland if elected officials don't bow to political pressure
Via Mercury News  |  26 days ago

Oakland A's acquire bat in outfielder Seth Smith from Colorado Rockies in exchange for pitchers Guillermo Moscoso, Josh Outman

Smith comes over from Rockies for pitchers Moscoso, Outman
Via Mercury News  |  28 days ago

A's acquire Rockies outfielder Seth Smith in deal for Guillermo Moscoso, Josh Outman

Continuing their flurry of offseason moves, the A's traded pitchers Josh Outman and Guillermo Moscoso to the Colorado Rockies on Monday for outfielder Seth Smith.
Via Mercury News  |  29 days ago

Report: A's agree to deal with Bartolo Colon

The A's added some much-needed experience to their rotation by reportedly agreeing to a one-year deal with free-agent pitcher Bartolo Colon, ESPN reported Sunday.
Via Mercury News  |  January 15, 2012

Report: A's negotiating with free-agent pitcher Bartolo Colon

The 38-year-old Colon, who revitalized his career last year with the New York Yankees, is negotiating with the A's, ESPN's Buster Olney reported on Twitter Saturday
Via Mercury News  |  January 14, 2012

Mark Purdy: A's now 'front burner' on MLB stove

Commissioner Bud Selig declares that team's future home -- San Jose or Oakland -- is next on his to-do list
Via Mercury News  |  January 12, 2012
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