A's invite McPherson to spring training
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree agent third baseman Dallas McPherson has agreed to terms with the Oakland A's on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training camp, his agent said.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Closing the market
Keith Law...to short-term deals or avoid the deals altogether and try to build their bullpens from within: Oakland has been playing games with closers for years, first creating and flipping veteran closers, then running a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
A's going young in 2010
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotIt looks like a fairly boring winter for the A's, at least if you believe Billy Beane ... In other words, he's staying the course that he set a coup...
Blog | November 19, 2009Cubs open spring vs. A's on March 4
ESPNChicago.comThe Chicago Cubs will open their spring training schedule vs. the Oakland Athletics on March 4.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Ynoa making progress
Jorge Arangure Jr.On Friday, heralded Oakland A's prospect Michael Ynoa, who was signed last year to a record $4.25 million bonus...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Those who favored King Felix and Verlander
Keith LawThe AL Cy Young Award went more or less as expected, with the very deserving Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals running away with it, nabbing 25 o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Holliday vs. Bay: D is the difference
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus analyzes the defensive aptitude of Jason Bay and Matt Holliday. The outcome? Holliday is clearly more valuable, but a fit is easier to find for Bay.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Scott Van Pelt
Scott Van Pelt shares his thoughts on baseball's Rookie of the Year award winners in his "One Big Thing."
Audio PodCast | November 17, 2009AFL position wrap: Pitchers
Jason GreyFinal note on outfielders from yesterday: I probably should have at least mentioned the Detroit Tigers' Casper Wells. He's generated some buzz at the ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
The market for those coming off injuries
Keith LawOne problem with market inefficiencies is that, once they're identified, it's usually a matter of time before they disappear as more players bid up th...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
Prospect Watch: Grant Desme
Jason Grey scouts Athletics prospect Grant Desme
Video | November 17, 2009Money talks, but baseball won't listen
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comDid the Yankees buy a World Series celebration? Their money didn't hurt, but that $207 million payroll is the least of baseball's competitive-balance problems.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009
John Williamson/MLB Photos/Getty Images
ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 31: Andrew Bailey of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Texas Rangers...
Photo | November 16, 2009Baseball writers get it wrong
Jon Greenberg, ESPNChicago.comGordon Bekcham made the strongest case for AL Rookie of the Year award.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009MLB Rookies of the Year Announced
Sportscenter...year award winners. AL Rookie of the Year - Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey NL Rookie of the Year...
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