Well, the A’s are about to get more interesting. It sounds like Chris Carter is on his way to Seattle to join the A’s tonight, along with infielder Jeff Larish.
Despite the fact that this move is a result of Daric Barton being pulled from yesterday’s game with injury, I am thrilled about this move. Let’s [...]
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After getting swept by the Angels this weekend, the A’s are now riding a five-game losing streak and have scored a whopping total of five runs in those five games. That is the lowest total over a five-game span for the A’s since September 8-12, 1979. Those 1979 A’s lost 108 games.
These 2010 A’s are [...]
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Just heard this afternoon on Twitter that the A’s have signed Brett Anderson to a four-year deal that includes club options that can keep him in Oakland through 2015.
Well deserved for our staff ace masquerading as a #4 starter.
I’ll add the financial terms once they’re announced. Terms are: 2010-2013: Guaranteed $12.5M total, which includes $1M [...]
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The A’s made their final roster moves as we head into Opening Day on Monday. And there were definitely a few surprises.
Designated Hitter
This was the biggest surprise move as the A’s designated Jack Cust for assignment, passing over him in favor of Eric Chavez as the team’s left-handed DH.
Cust will have to clear waivers (he [...]
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Sorry, man. Sorry I didn’t announce it when you joined the team and didn’t update my third base options post.
I was glad when the A’s traded for you and look forward to you manning the hot corner this year. I hope you get more time there in 2010 than Jake Fox.
Also I should apologize to [...]
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