Category Archives: Ben Zobrist

Athletics Send Recently-Acquired Yunel Escobar to Nationals for Tyler Clippard

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Here’s hoping Yunel Escobar didn’t unpack, because the veteran shortstop is on the move once again. Less than a week after getting traded from Tampa Bay to Oakland, Escobar is headed back east to join the Nationals in exchange for … Continue reading →

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Billy Beane Turns Rebuild into Reload

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

What a difference a day makes. On Friday, we covered what – at the time – appeared to be the Oakland Athletics waving the white flag on 2015 in preparation for a return to competitiveness down the road. Naturally, Billy … Continue reading →

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They call me…

Posted on January 6, 2015 by BeantownGiant

Nicknames are irresistible: The Sultan of Swat, The Say-Hey Kid, The Big Unit, Pat the Bat, Kung Fu Panda, Billy Country Breakfast Butler… Continue reading →

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Ben Zobrist: The Ideal Twins Trade Target

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins are, seemingly, done wheeling and dealing this offseason, but if they’ve got anything left up their sleeves, it should be a trade for Ben Zobrist. Rumors have been swirling for weeks now that Tampa Bay is looking … Continue reading →