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Oakland Athletics: Adam Rosales and Cliff Pennington Getting It Done on Offense

If you were to ask me in mid-March who I thought would be the A's leader in RBIs through the first month of the season, I probably wouldn't have said Cliff Pennington.  Well, Pennington, a former first-round pick, is off to ... (Continue reading)

Would Donovan McNabb Make the Oakland Raiders Contenders?

Donovan McNabb is perhaps the most undervalued quarterback in NFL today. His services in Philadelphia are not appreciated, and it is sad to see such a great NFL quarterback face pointless scrutiny.  If the fans in Philly don't want McNabb, I ... (Continue reading)

Eric Chavez and Ben Sheets Look To Rebound

The Oakland A's would like nothing more than to see Eric Chavez make a miraculous recovery from yet another season-ending surgery.  However, like Chavez, the A's are being 100 percent realistic about the Gold Glover's chances at making a significant return ... (Continue reading)

Dear Oakland Raiders: It’s Time To Label JaMarcus Russell a Bust

Raiders fans, do you remember when Al Davis chose to take JaMarcus Russell as the top pick in the 2007 NFL Draft?  Do you as I do, remember all the hype that surrounded Russell and his cannon of an arm?  Well, in ... (Continue reading)

Bold Winners: Brett Anderson, Trevor Cahill to Win 25 for Oakland A’s in 2010

With weekly assignments becoming seemingly important and mandatory, here's my one bold prediction for the Oakland Athletics in 2010: Brett Anderson and Trevor Cahill will combine to win at least 25 games in 2010.  In 2009 the Oakland A's featured a ... (Continue reading)

Oakland A’s in 2010: Spring’s Eternal Hope

To celebrate my 50th article here on Bleacher Report, here are the top three things I'd like to see from the Oakland A's in 2010.   1. A's Stay Healthy in '10 It's no secret that the A's have had bad luck when it comes ... (Continue reading)

Oakland A’s In 2010: Adding Some Depth

With Spring Training right around the corner the Oakland Athletics should be eager to see how much their offseason moves will help their team grow and develop into perennial playoff contenders. The A's added veteran CF Coco Crisp, a career .277/.331/.407 ... (Continue reading)

Oakland A’s In 2010: Power of Impact

What impact does the A's resigning Jack Cust, their main source of power for the past three seasons, have on players like Jake Fox, Eric Chavez, Chris Carter and other DH-eligible players? What if (and I know it's a huge if) Chavez ... (Continue reading)

A’s Retain Power, Re-Sign Cust

It looks like the Oakland Athletics will retain their main source of power from the past three seasons by bringing back Jack Cust for a one-year, incentive-laden deal. The deal is reportedly similar to the $2.8 million he made last ... (Continue reading)

Oakland Raiders: Finding Bright Spots in a Black Hole

Shortly before the 2009 NFL regular season, many Oakland Raiders fans, including myself, shared a sense of optimism about the team's future. The Raiders closed out the 2008-09 regular season on a high note and seemed to be poised for ... (Continue reading)