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Eric Chavez and Ben Sheets Look To Rebound

Written on 11 Mar, 2010 at 20:26 in MLB, Oakland A's | viewed 8 views times and users have made 0 comments so far

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)

Top 10 Pitchers in Oakland A’s History

Written on 11 Mar, 2010 at 18:45 in MLB, Oakland A's | viewed 13 views times and users have made 0 comments so far

Bleacherreport.com tasked me with ranking the top 10 pitchers in Athletics history. Considering the Athletics' considerable history, it was quite daunting. Who are my top 10? What order do I rank them? There's the obvious inclusions of Hall-of Famers Catfish ... (Continue reading)

Can the Oakland A’s Offense Come Out to Play?

Written on 9 Mar, 2010 at 15:16 in MLB, Oakland A's | viewed 21 views times and users have made 0 comments so far

I also contemplated the kids game "Red Rover, Red Rover, send the A's offense on over!" The last few years I'd say the offense has bounced harmlessly off of the locked-together arms of the opposing side. Spring training is the time ... (Continue reading)

Here’s a Thought: Analyzing the Oakland Athletics’ Bullpen

Written on 4 Mar, 2010 at 20:15 in MLB, Oakland A's | viewed 27 views times and users have made 0 comments so far

In my last article, I looked at the Mariners bullpen candidates. Continuing my tour of the AL West bullpens, here's a look at the following nine A's bullpen possibilities: Andrew Bailey Joey Devine Brad Ziegler Brad Kilby Jerry Blevins Jon Meloan Michael Wuertz Bobby Cassevah Craig Breslow Let's have a look!Begin ... (Continue reading)

Successful Independent Search in the College Recruiting Process

Written on 2 Mar, 2010 at 12:21 in MLB, Oakland A's | viewed 4 views times and users have made 0 comments so far

Independent navigation in college recruiting can be a daunting effort. Whether it’s investigating NCAA rules and recruiting time-lines or developing and implementing tactics to “get on the radar” of the college coaches on your “A” list of schools, an organized ... (Continue reading)

The 2010 Oakland A’s Depth Makes the Sacramento Rivercats a Team on the Rise

Written on 2 Mar, 2010 at 4:10 in MLB, Oakland A's | viewed 8 views times and users have made 0 comments so far

I feel sorry for the Portland Beavers, the Fresno Grizzlies, and every other team that has to face the Sacramento Rivercats during the 2010 season. The Oakland Athletics, hoping to overcome this vicious rash (pun intended Braden fans) of injuries that ... (Continue reading)

Can Rajai Davis Steal 75-80 Bases for the Oakland A’s in 2010?

Written on 1 Mar, 2010 at 13:26 in MLB, Oakland A's | viewed 7 views times and users have made 0 comments so far

I love players who have confidence. Give me the guy who thinks he is the best over the guy who is just happy to have a job in the major leagues. Take Ricky Henderson, for example. A lot of people didn’t ... (Continue reading)

Oakland Athletics 2010 Preview

Written on 25 Feb, 2010 at 21:21 in MLB, Oakland A's | viewed 19 views times and users have made 0 comments so far

Oakland is coming off three straight losing seasons and Billy Beane, Bob Geren and Co. think that they have the right combination of good young pitching, potentially great defense, and scrappy, hard-nosed hitters to end the streak in 2010. If it's ... (Continue reading)

Here’s a Thought: Grading the Oakland Athletics’ Starting Rotation

Written on 25 Feb, 2010 at 14:21 in MLB, Oakland A's | viewed 8 views times and users have made 0 comments so far

My last article looked at the Los Angeles Angels' rotation. I gave their group a B overall. Next up is the Oakland Athletics' rotation, which has the potential to fall anywhere from worst to best in the division At the end of ... (Continue reading)

2010 MLB Predictions: Fantasy All-Sleeper Team

Written on 24 Feb, 2010 at 23:23 in MLB, Oakland A's | viewed 114 views times and users have made 0 comments so far

The users at Mock Draft Central are using that website for a variety of purposes, including trying out new draft strategies, so the results aren’t something to take to the bank. However, the calculated Average Draft Position (“ADP”) of each player ... (Continue reading)