Get A Grip
David FlemingOn the set of Mark Wahlberg's new football flick, our man tries to prove he's invincible. (He's not)
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008Rockies-Athletics trade made official, with Holliday headed to Oakland
Associated PressThe Oakland Athletics have completed their trade for star outfielder Matt Holliday from the Colorado Rockies, acquiring the big bat they wanted for the middle of their lineup.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008Is Holliday enough to lift A's?
...Furcal [Ryan] Sweeney Holliday [Jack] Cust [Eric] Chavez (if healthy) [Kurt] Suzuki [Travis] Buck / [Aaron] Cunningham [Mark] Ellis [Daric] Barton Now that is not going to set the world on fire, but it does...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2008Young another bad Gold Glove choice
...excellence). But Pena is fine. Dustin Pedroia is not the best second baseman in the AL. Mark Ellis is the best. But Ellis started only 114 games this season, and Pedroia hit like blazes...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2008Hudson's expected departure leaves hole at second
John Shea, Special to ESPN.comThe expected departure of free agent Orlando Hudson leaves Arizona with a big hole at second base.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008The Contenders
Buster OlneyNo more talk. No more books about the formula for success. No more reliance on OBP. No more disdain for defense. This time, the A's can do the little things to go the distance. This time, they're money
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008Ellis' new deal with A's worth $11M over two years
Associated PressThe Oakland Athletics secured some stability in the middle of their infield, agreeing Monday on a two-year contract with Mark Ellis that guarantees the second baseman $11 million.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Oakland 2B Ellis agrees to re-sign with multiyear contract
ESPN.com news servicesAthletics second baseman Mark Ellis has agreed to a multiyear deal to re-sign with the team.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2008Fastball tell-tale sign for Beckett
Josh Beckett has been the backbone of championships in past seasons with the Marlins and Red Sox, a pitcher capable of shutting down the best lineups ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 18, 2008
Rays' Howell mixes his pitches with precision
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro strolled to the mound Friday with much at stake. Tampa Bay had a 3-2 lead in Game 2 of its American League Divis...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2008
Confidence Game
Eric NeelAfter hitting rock bottom, astros reliever Brad Lidge believes he knows what it will take to be lights-out again
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008Daily Notes for Tuesday: Harden versus Santana the highlight showdown
Will Harris, Special to ESPN.comWill Harris looks at Tuesday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008Remembering Lyman Bostock
I never saw Lyman Bostock play, in person or on television. We didn't have a television, and we rarely left the county in Vermont where we lived, let ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 20, 2008
Manuel, Phillies pushing right buttons again in September
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe red-hot Phillies have performed well in September under manager Charlie Manuel, and this season is no different.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008A's get jump on King Felix, then get out of jams to top M's
Associated PressTravis Buck homered for the first time since being called up from the minors, Dana Eveland pitched seven strong innings and the Oakland Athletics beat Seattle 2-0 on Friday night, the Mariners' ninth straight loss.
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