Braves keep RHP Thomson with $4.75M option
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Story | Conversation | November 01, 2005Beane bounces Macha as A's manager
Associated PressKen Macha was out of a job Wednesday after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract, Oakland general manager Billy Beane said. Macha led the Athletics to a 275-211 record in three seasons.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2005Oakland offers new deal to manager Macha
Associated PressThe Oakland Athletics offered a new contract to manager Ken Macha, though it's still unclear whether he will return for a fourth season in 2006.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2005A's offense needs to awaken
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderA month into the season, Oakland's pitching is doing fine. It's the hitting that's awful.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2005
Royals banking on youngsters
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith the Royals pinning their hopes on kids, ups and downs are a fact of life, Jerry Crasnick writes.
Story | Conversation | April 12, 2005
Avila edged Ted Williams, Minosa for hit crown
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Story | Conversation | October 26, 2004Chavez turns negative into positive
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comIn a year's time, Eric Chavez has gone from struggling against left-handers to now hitting well against them.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2004Success, excess for Yankees
Gary Miller, Special to ESPN.comNews and notes from around the majors, including Gary Sheffield's acclimation to life in the Bronx Zoo.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2004Bosley fired as A's hitting coach
Associated PressAthletics hitting coach Thad Bosley was fired Saturday after returning to Oakland for a meeting with general manager Billy Beane.
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