Category Archives: Oakland Athletics

Countdown to Spring Training: 5 Days

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

It’s officially “Truck Day” for most Major League Baseball teams. For those who don’t know what Truck Day is all about, it’s simply the day when teams load up their bats, balls, jockstraps and other supplies on trucks and ship … Continue reading →

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It Hurts So Good: Slugger Frank Thomas Set To Retire

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Frank Thomas is officially hanging up the cleats. Thomas, 41, has scheduled a Friday press conference in Chicago—where he spent 16 of his 19 big league seasons—to announce his retirement. Thomas, one of the most feared sluggers of the past … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Spring Training: 7 Days

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

For today’s entry on the countdown, I’ve decided to veer away from my hometown team and—for the most part—away from my era. Today’s Major League Moment is Kirk Gibson’s iconic pinch-hit home run off of Dennis Eckersley in the 1988 … Continue reading →

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Seven Suitors for Free Agent Second Baseman Felipe Lopez

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

It shouldn’t be like this. For Felipe Lopez, coming off a career year, it simply shouldn’t be like this. Lopez, 29, is coming off an incredible season in which he split time between Arizona and Milwaukee. On the whole Lopez … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Twins Acquire Shortstop Orlando Cabrera

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins’ search for an experienced middle infielder came to an end Friday. Just hours before the MLB Trade Deadline, the Twins bolstered their lineup for a playoff push by acquiring 34-year-old shortstop Orlando Cabrera from the Oakland Athletics. … Continue reading →

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It’s Holliday Season in St. Louis: Cardinals Acquire Slugger from Oakland

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

One of the biggest names on the trade market has officially found a new home. The Oakland Athletics sent outfielder Matt Holliday to the St. Louis cardinals in exchange for a trio of prospects. The Athletics obtained third baseman Brett … Continue reading →

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Twins Trade Targets: The Anti-Hype Edition

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The trade deadline is right around the corner and with it comes a flurry of trade rumors and speculation about which clubs are sellers and which clubs are buyers. Two things are for certain, the Toronto Blue Jays and Oakland … Continue reading →

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Scott Hairston: Movin’ on Up (the Coast)

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

In an attempt to add some power to an otherwise lackluster lineup, the Oakland Athletics traded two minor leaguers to acquire Scott Hairston from the San Diego Padres today. Hairston was hitting .299 with 10 home runs and 29 RBI … Continue reading →