Now that we’re at the All Star break, here’s what I’d like to see happen from July through September this year:
1. Ben Sheets traded. I know he won’t bring much, but there isn’t much reason for the A’s to hang onto him anymore. If the A’s have to pay the rest of his 2010 salary [...]

Today’s loss against the Orioles is not going to kill the A’s in the standings. They still won the series and are 3-1 on a 10-game homestand.
But both Daric Barton and Cliff Pennington left today’s game due to injuries, and that could be tough to take if either or both are out for any length [...]

Last night’s loss was not a loss that made me mad.
Sure, I’m disappointed, but I’m not mad. The fact of that matter is, there is no way that should have been a close game.
Ben Sheets didn’t have it. He labored through six innings (six innings!) and gave up 10 hits, 5 of which were doubles. [...]

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 [...]

Apparently Adam Rosales is wearing Bobby Crosby’s old #7, and he looks a lot like the now Pirates shortstop.
This is not a compliment, nor is it funny!
“Oh my gosh, it’s unbelievable,” said second baseman Mark Ellis, who played alongside Crosby for his entire time with Oakland and counts Crosby among his best friend. “The first [...]