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Oakland Athletics have a strong fan base and rightfully so with past
super stars such as Reggie Jackson, Rollie Fingers, Mark
McGwire, and Jose Canseco just to name a few. The 2007 Oakland
A's is not full of house name baseball players but they are loaded
with some good young talent that needs to blossom for the Oakland
A's to make a playoff run. The Oakland A's have a young talented pitching
staff with future potential aces such as Dan Haren, Joe Blanton, and
Rich Harden. The A's are banking on Eric Chavez to have a big season
offensively. If the young pitching staff comes threw and some players
step up and provide some offense the Oakland A's could make a playoff
run in 2007. The biggest obstacle for the Oakland A's in the AL west
this season should be the Angels.
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Athletics Information
- The Athletics
were originally formed in Philadelphia and played there from 1901
through 1954 when they were moved to Kansas City, MO. The A’s
only played in Kansas City for 13 seasons before making their
home at Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland in 1968.
- Since their
move to Oakland the A’s have appeared in 6 World Series
winning 4 of them in 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1989. They have also
won the AL Western Division 13 times including 5 seasons in a
row from 1971 to 1975.
- The Athletics
have brought home the Rookie of the Year award 4 times with Jose
Conseco in 1986, Mark McGwire in 1987, Walt Weiss in 1988, and
Ben Grieve in 1998.
- Retired numbers
include 9 for Reggie Jackson, 27 worn by Jim “Catfish”
Hunter, and 34 sported by Rollie Fingers. Buy Athletics Tickets
In the off-season after 2001 the Athletics lost their top slugger
Jason Giambi to the high paying Yankees. After the loss of Giambi
the A’s struggled early in the season playing less than
.500 baseball through early June. Fortunately, as the weather
in Oakland heated up so did the A’s. In August Oakland was
on fire as Miguel Tejada steps out of the shadows of the powerful
AL shortstops to help put together an AL record 20 game winning
streak. Tejada would go on to win the American League MVP award
as Barry Zito won the Cy Young with a 23-5 record and Billy Koch
earns the Fireman Award for 44 saves. However, the A’s lost
the ALDS to the also hot Minnesota Twins in 5 games Under new
management in 2003 the A’s struggled once again early in
the season. It wasn’t until July that the Athletics began
to chip away at the six game lead of the Mariners. In August the
A’s would overtake the Mariners and go on to win their second
straight division title with a 96-66 record. The A’s jumped
out fast on the Boston Red Sox in the ALDS as they took a 2-0
series lead. Game 3 was a nail-biter as the A’s looked to
close out the Red Sox but were unsuccessful as Trot Nixon hits
an 11th inning game winning homerun to extend the series. The
Red Sox went on to win the next two games as the A’s lost
the ALDS in 5 games for the 4th year in a row and the 9th straight
playoff game in which the A’s could have ended the series.
The 2004 season for the A’s was plagued with injuries as
Tim Hudson and Eric Chavez went down with serious disabilities.
However, the A’s had back up players who really stepped
up to fill their places and help keep Oakland in the Division
race all the way to the last week of the regular season. Unfortunately
the A’s were unable to keep their streak of four consecutive
playoff appearances as they finish 1 game behind the Angels of
Anaheim. Not only was the disappointment of missing the playoffs
hard to take for Oakland fans, but in December general manager
Beane broke up the “Big Three” as he traded away Tim
Hudson to Atlanta and Mulder to St. Louis just two days later.
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Moneyball Highlights 2002 Oakland A's 20 Game Winning Streak: Which Team Achieved a Similar Feat? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)The wonderful film, " Moneyball ," is up for several Academy Awards, including best picture, lead actor, supporting actor and adapted screenplay. The movie highlights the 2002 Oakland Athletics and their incredible 20 game winning streak.
Athletics Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)<p>Manager Bob Melvin knows that the A's will have less experience going into the 2012 season than they did last year. He'll have a lot of young pitchers, and the lineup, with two weeks to go until camp, is lacking in power.</p>
<p>However, Melvin told reporters at the team's recent FanFest that he does not like the term "rebuilding" and he does not plan to use it. Melvin said that he believes that all big-league teams have one job to do: win. He plans to prepare his club to do just that.</p> <p>With the A's in a suddenly much fiercer division—the beefed up Angels figure to challenge the two-time AL champion Rangers—Oakland's players are also aware that they are not going to be picked as potential favorites, unlike last year.</p> <p>The A's, however, plan to embrace the underdog...
Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall won't let his cancer change the best workplace in sports (Yahoo! Sports)A candidate to succeed Bud Selig as MLB commissioner, Hall is feeling better two months after his prostate was removed.
Fan's Look at the Oakland A's 1972 World Series Champs: Vida Blue, Gene Tenace and Joe Rudi (Yahoo! Contributor Network)The Oakland Athletics are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their 1972 World Series championship this year, and brought several of the famed players from the team to 2012 FanFest on Sunday, January 29, including Joe Rudi, Vida Blue and Gene Tenace.
A's remain open to signing Ramirez (AP)The Oakland Athletics are open to signing slugger Manny Ramirez but the team is not actively pursuing the free agent. That was the message Sunday from assistant general manager David Forst, who talked during A's Fanfest held at the Oakland Arena, next door to the Coliseum. A's owner Lew Wolff had suggested the move last week.
Oakland A's FanFest 2012: Owner Lew Wolff to Meet with Fans, Who Else Will Be There? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)The Oakland Athletics' FanFest 2012 will be held this Sunday, January 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Not only will the event be a great opportunity for A's fans to meet with some great players of the past, like former first baseman Scott Hatteberg and the 1972 World Series...
Spring Training Hotels in Phoenix, Arizona (Yahoo! Contributor Network)Phoenix, Ariz., is the spring training home of the Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers. The Athletics play at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, and tickets for home spring training games range from $12-30 . The Brewers play at Maryvale Baseball Park, and tickets for home spring...
Jose Canseco Still Waiting for that Call from Billy Beane (Yahoo! Contributor Network)Former Oakland Athletics' outfielder Jose Canseco recently indicated over a Twitter post that he was quite serious about making a return to baseball, and watching the film "Moneyball" reignited his spark and passion to play for the A's.
MLB Fan’s Guide to the Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona (Yahoo! Contributor Network)With MLB spring training on the horizon that means that the Oakland Athletics will be headed to the Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Ariz. Are you planning on following the team there? If so, you may want to check out my recommendations on how to get there and where you may...
MLB roundup: Fielder introduced as a Tiger (Yahoo! Sports)Prince Fielder never thought it could happen, but it did. The Prince appeared at a Comerica Park news conference to announce his $214 million, nine-year contract, the fourth-largest deal in baseball history. "It's awesome," Fielder said.
Outfielder Jonny Gomes and A's finalize $1M deal (AP)Jonny Gomes takes pride in his versatility. He can play the corner outfield, and he's an experienced designated hitter. That certainly will be helpful for Oakland manager Bob Melvin with a young roster. The A's and Gomes finalized a $1 million, one-year contract Thursday after reaching a preliminary agreement last week.
Bailey, Red Sox agree to one-year contract (Yahoo! Sports)Closer Andrew Bailey and the Boston Red Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.9 million contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing. Bailey asked for $4.7 million, while the team offered $3.35 million. The Red Sox acquired Bailey from the Oakland Athletics this winter with outfielder...
MLB roundup: Tigers' signing of Fielder caught baseball by surprise (Yahoo! Sports)In the span of a week, the Detroit Tigers and their championship-starved owner Mike Ilitch went from figuring out a short-term fix to Victor Martinez's season-ending left knee injury to a franchise-changing acquisition. Now, Prince Fielder is a physical away from driving to the...
Ziegler, D-backs agree at $1,795,000 (PA SportsTicker)Pitcher Brad Ziegler and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract worth $1,795,000, a deal that avoids arbitration.
Jose Canseco Returning to the Oakland A's? Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)Could one of the famed bash brothers be returning to the Oakland Athletics? Jose Canseco, the former A's outfielder who was one half of that deadly offensive combo, along with Mark McGuire, back in the '80s and early '90s, has said that he'd like to return to the...
A's agree to terms with right-hander Bartolo Colon (AP)The Oakland Athletics and free agent right-hander Bartolo Colon have agreed to terms on a $2 million, one-year contract, bolstering their depleted starting rotation. The team made the announcement Tuesday. The sides had an agreement last week pending a physical. The 38-year-old Colon, a former A's nemesis during his four-year stint with the AL West rival Angels from 2004-07, went 8-10 with a...
Forever in pinstripes: Jorge Posada calls it a career, officially retires from the Yankees (Yahoo! Sports)Jorge Posada formally announced his retirement from baseball at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday morning, ending a 17-season career that was spent solely with the Bronx Bombers. Posada walks away from the sport with a fine résumé that includes 1,574 games … Continue reading →
1989 Oakland Athletics, Where Are They Now Part 2: Dave Henderson, Tony Phillips, Terry Steinbach (Yahoo! Contributor Network)It's hard to believe more than two decades have passed since the Oakland A's won their last World Series Championship title. The 1989 roster was filled with the names of many of my all-time favorites, and I never get tired of replaying those great memories time and time...
Oakland Athletics Reportedly Express Strong Interest in Manny Ramirez: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)Apparently, the Oakland Athletics want to become a relevant team once again in the AL West. And to be honest, I'm fairly certain that most Oakland Athletics fans would be more than excited for that to happen. So far this off-season the Athletics have retained Coco Crisp, signed...
Three Players from the 1989 World Champion Oakland Athletics: Where Are They Now? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)It's been nearly 23 years since the Oakland Athletics won their last World Series Championship title, and with the way things are going it could be quite awhile before we see them reach those heights again. Many of my favorite players were on the roster in 1989, and I thought...
MLB 2012 Oakland Athletics Spring Training Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the Oakland Athletics have plenty to look forward to this season. Will this be the year the A's surprise everyone and claim a World Series championship? The A's train at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix,...
Gardner and Yankees agree to $2.8 million deal (PA SportsTicker)Outfielder Brett Gardner and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $2.8 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration.
Indians add outfielder outfielder Ryan Spilborghs (PA SportsTicker)By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
Jonny Gomes joining the Athletics? (Yahoo! Sports)Jonny Gomes was born in San Francisco and grew up in the Bay Area and now, he may be returning home. After playing for the Tampa Bay Rays, Cincinnati Reds, and Washington Nationals, the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Gomes … Continue reading →
Top Five Changes I Would Make as Commissioner: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)Here are the top five changes I would make if I were commissioner of Major League Baseball for a day: Teams would have double-headers on a semi-regular basis during the regular season. I'm not a huge fan of having the World Series so late in the year when all of the other...
Fan's Take: What Does Future Hold for the Oakland A's? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)The future of the Oakland Athletics is more than just a little unclear. It's looking downright bleak and hazy. Will they eventually emerge as the winning team they were in the '70s and '80s or eventually crumble and fade away?
A's reach 1-year agreements with McCarthy, Devine (AP)The Oakland Athletics have agreed to one-year contracts with right-handers Brandon McCarthy and Joey Devine, avoiding arbitration. McCarthy gets $4,275,000 and Devine $737,500. They were the final two arbitration-eligible players on Oakland's roster. McCarthy became a reliable starter after earning the fifth spot in the rotation.
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