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San Rafael professional baseball team promises fun
From the San Francisco Giants to the Atlanta Braves to the Washington Nationals to the ... San Rafael Pacifics? "I climbed the ladder to the bottom rung," Mike Shapiro said, "and I'm so happy. I love doing this."...
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8 hours ago
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Giants' Larry Baer says A's can have Pebble Beach
This just in: The Giants have surrendered territorial rights to the A's . Actually this news isn't really just in. It broke Wednesday, but it got crowded out of my column that day by bigger news that I can't remember...
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10 hours ago
San Rafael minor-league baseball team promises fun
From the San Francisco Giants to the Atlanta Braves to the Washington Nationals to the ... San Rafael Pacifics? "I climbed the ladder to the bottom rung," Mike Shapiro said, "and I'm so happy. I love doing this."...
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16 hours ago
Billy Beane to attend Oscars to back 'Moneyball'
Brad Pitt was nominated for an Academy Award as best actor for playing A's general manager Billy Beane in "Moneyball." And Beane will be there in person to cheer Pitt on, he said. Beane and his wife, Tara, plan to...
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2 days ago
Billy Beane to attend Oscars to support 'Moneyball'
Brad Pitt was nominated for an Academy Award as best actor for playing A's general manager Billy Beane in "Moneyball." And Beane will be at there in person to cheer Pitt on, he told The Chronicle. Beane and his wife,...
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3 days ago
Harden has surgery on shoulder he hurt in 2007
For more than four years, Rich Harden pitched with a torn right shoulder capsule. That's the same injury that has put Johan Santana's career on hold, and that caused Dallas Braden to get surgery last summer. In Harden's...
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3 days ago
Good time to be Tim Lincecum - or any NL pitcher
That wasn't a Super Bowl, that was a three-hour "legacy" break. Legacy this, legacy that. Quarterbacks, coaches, teams - all of it a complete joke, given that legacy is properly bestowed in retrospect. I guess that's...
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4 days ago
Deals to keep A's execs Beane, Crowley through '19
A's general manager Billy Beane and team president Michael Crowley are poised to sign extensions that will keep them in place through 2019. Owner Lew Wolff confirmed in an e-mail that the five-year deals are "in process"...
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4 days ago
Josh Hamilton apologizes for 2nd alcohol relapse
Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton said Friday that he had a relapse that started with "three or four" drinks at a Dallas-area bar this week, apologizing for a "weak moment" and insisting...
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9 days ago
Opportunity, optimism in the air at A's FanFest
The A's have one item nearly crossed off the list before they head to spring training: It appears that right-hander Brandon McCarthy will be the Opening Day starter in Tokyo. Manager Bob Melvin said during a media...
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14 days ago
A's reaching out as winter FanFest is restored
When the A's did away with their traditional FanFest the past three years, some people grumbled that this was yet another indication that the team didn't really care about its fans. Tarps, trades, no FanFest - all means...
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15 days ago
Bay Area buddies find success with baseball agency
The world was caving in on Scott Cousins, the man who ended the 2011 season for catcher Buster Posey. Cousins played at USF and spends offseasons in San Francisco. He's a nice guy and respected by Marlins teammates as a...
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15 days ago
Jeff Keppinger signs with Rays
Free-agent infielder Jeff Keppinger has signed a one-year contract with the Rays. Keppinger, 31, who plays shortstop as well as second and third base, split last season between the Giants and Astros, combining to bat ....
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15 days ago
Finding acts for the A's baseball circus
It seemed baffling at first, but now I know why Jose Canseco tweeted Billy Beane last week, hoping to get a shot at the A's 2012 roster. This team is right on the verge of becoming a full-blown circus, and Canseco would...
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15 days ago
Petaluma's Gomes pleased to add to Bay Area buzz
The A's officially introduced new outfielder/designated hitter Jonny Gomes on a conference call Thursday, and Gomes, who'd agreed to a one year, $1 million deal on Monday, said he's excited to be part of the "real good...
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16 days ago
Got something to say to Lew Wolff? Show up Sunday
You think the A's are ignoring their East Bay fan base? You think San Jose is a better fit? You still wondering why All-Star pitchers Gio Gonzalez, Trevor Cahill and Andrew Bailey are gone? You want Manny Ramirez as...
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17 days ago
Cespedes can negotiate with big league teams
Major League Baseball has told teams that Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is eligible to negotiate with teams. The commissioner's office notified clubs Wednesday, a day after Cespedes established legal residency in the...
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17 days ago
Cespedes can negotiate with big-league teams
Major League Baseball has told teams that Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is eligible to negotiate with teams. The commissioner's office notified clubs Wednesday, a day after Cespedes established legal residency in the...
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17 days ago
Bartolo Colon, A's complete $2 million deal
The A's and free-agent right-hander Bartolo Colon have agreed to terms on a $2 million, one-year contract, bolstering their depleted starting rotation. The team made the announcement Tuesday. The sides had an agreement...
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18 days ago
A's agree to terms with right-hander Bartolo Colon
(01-24) 16:38 PST Oakland, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Athletics and free agent right-hander Bartolo Colon have agreed to terms on a $2 million, one-year contract, bolstering their depleted starting rotation. The team...
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18 days ago
Cody Ross agrees to terms with Red Sox
Cody Ross says he has agreed to sign with the Boston Red Sox, giving them an experienced bat to help replace J.D. Drew in right field. Foxsports.com and ESPN.com reported the contract is for one year and $3 million....
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19 days ago
Giants get nod as shocker, but 49ers are closing
Over the last 20 years in Bay Area sports, who is more shocking and surprising than this season's 49ers ? No-o-o-o-body! Right? Wrong! I hereby induct the 49ers into my imaginary Bay Area Phenom Team Hall of Fame. But...
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21 days ago
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