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Oakland Athletics logoThe 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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Oakland 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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Athletics Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
<p><p>There is little doubt now who the A's All-Star representative will be when the teams are announced Sunday. Justin Duchscherer will be going back to the event he last made as a reliever in 2005.</p> <p>On Thursday night at Chicago, Duchscherer allowed two runs in seven innings in recording his ninth victory, and he retained his American League ERA lead, at 1.96. The right-hander has not allowed more than two runs in 13 of 14 starts this season, and in that one other start, he gave up three. </p> <p>As if that wasn't enough, Duchscherer has made 16 career starts for the A's and has not allowed more than three earned runs in any of them. Since the American League began recording earned runs in 1913, that is the longest streak by an Athletics pitcher to start his career, according to the...


Duchscherer leads Athletics over White Sox (AP)
Huston Street would shrug or roll his eyes, not that it would stop Justin Duchscherer from launching into his sermon. Oakland's closer was overmatched. Duchscherer's opponents know the feeling. "For three years, Duchsherer preached down in the bullpen, 'I am a much better starter than a reliever. I'm a much better starter than a reliever,"' Street said after Duchsherer led the Athletics to a 3-2...


Inoa becomes a sign of the times (Yahoo! Sports)
The small-market Oakland A's won bidding war for 16-year-old Dominican pitcher, signaling an economic sea change.


White Sox will pass on Sabathia; Cubs seeking pitching (Yahoo! Sports)
Scouts started arriving in force the day before, gearing up for Cleveland Indians left-hander C.C.


Saunders wins 12th, Angels beat A's 7-4 (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rnmrnsq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280702103&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080703/thumb.ae473699a78045728d1443478b7d9d15.athletics_angels_baseball_ans116.jpg" width="106" height="130" alt="Oakland Athletics center fielder Rajai Davis drops the ball between his legs as he attempts to pick up a double by Los Angeles Angels' Howie Kendrick during the second inning of the baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday July 2, 2008. The Angels won 7-4. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Joe Saunders and Francisco Rodriguez collaborated on another victory for the Los Angeles Angels. Juan Rivera and Eric Aybar homered to back the Angels' star starter and closer in a 7-4 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. Both are expected to represent the Angels in the All-Star game: Rodriguez for the third time as the major leagues' save leader, and Saunders for the first time with an...</p><br clear="all" />


A's put Chavez on DL (AP)
The Oakland Athletics placed six-time Gold Glove third baseman Eric Chavez on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday because of a sore right shoulder and promoted infielder Wes Bankston from Triple-A Sacramento. It was the second trip to the DL this season for the 30-year-old Chavez, who didn't make his season debut until May 29 after back and shoulder surgery during the offseason.


A's agree to terms with Dominican prospect Inoa (AP)
The Oakland Athletics and prized 16-year-old pitching prospect Michael Inoa agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with a $4.25 million signing bonus. That is an A's record for a signing an amateur player. The 6-foot-7, 205-pound right-hander is widely considered the top prospect in his country and much of Latin America and is scheduled to play in the Dominican Summer League.


A's 3B Chavez back on DL (PA SportsTicker)
Oakland Athletics third baseman Eric Chavez is headed back to the disabled list.


A's sign 16-year-old P Inoa (PA SportsTicker)
The Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with 16-year-old Dominican pitcher Michael Inoa, widely considered this year's top eligible Latin American prospect, on Wednesday.


Anderson's HR lifts Angels over A's 5-3 (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11r9o1qpa/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280701103&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080702/thumb.b655f2de398c4666bcf2bf5914f1dc20.athletics_angels_baseball_ans112.jpg" width="130" height="123" alt="Los Angeles Angels' Vladimir Guerrero hits a RBI single against the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, July 1, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>No matter how badly Garret Anderson may be slumping, he's always a dangerous hitter. Anderson hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after Vladimir Guerrero had tied it with an RBI single, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 5-3 on Tuesday night. The win increased their lead in the AL West over Oakland to 4 1/2 games.</p><br clear="all" />


Pass out the midterm report cards (Yahoo! Sports)
We don't grade on a curve, and that's why only the Rays get an A-plus while three teams are given Fs.


A's beat Angels 6-1, trail by 3 1/2 games in AL West (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rpofu68/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280630103&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080701/thumb.cd5c4131e79d4f5dbabf67188c4e7ec1.athletics_angels_baseball_cama108.jpg" width="129" height="97" alt="Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Greg Smith throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 30, 2008. Smith pitched a full nine innings, giving up only four hits in the A's 6-1 win. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Greg Smith didn't prepare for his first complete-game victory in the major leagues by watching tape of the Los Angeles Angels' hitters. Instead, he studied tape of Andy Pettitte, Kenny Rogers and Cliff Lee to learn about their demeanor on the mound and how they manage themselves throughout a game. What the 24-year-old rookie gleaned from those veterans was the benefit of throwing strikes and...</p><br clear="all" />


Aurilia drives in 5 runs in Giants' 11-1 rout (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11r7r2958/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280629111&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080629/thumb.e706a1d47add4edca0e4b0e073d5d35d.giants_athletics_baseball__oas110.jpg" width="84" height="129" alt="San Francisco Giants' John Bowker swings for a two RBI double against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 29, 2008, in Oakland, Calif. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Rich Aurilia rested his forehead against the side of his locker, a look of exhaustion in his eyes. "I'm tired," he said with a glint of playfulness. "Can't you guys just make something up?" He had good reason for being so tired. Aurilia homered and matched his career-high with five RBIs to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics 11-1 on Sunday for their first series win in the Bay...</p><br clear="all" />


Lincecum outpitches Duchscherer to lead Giants (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11r7lcmuc/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280628111&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080629/thumb.1160905c9e3b4a5fbde4139759b02ef3.giants_athletics_baseball__oas106.jpg" width="130" height="103" alt="San Francisco Giants' Randy Winn drops his bat and heads to first during the fourth inning of a baseball game agains the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, June 28, 2008, in Oakland, Calif. Winn reached first on a fielding error, and a run scored. The Giants won 1-0. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Tim Lincecum pitched the San Francisco Giants out of their funk against Oakland. Lincecum stayed even with Justin Duchscherer in a fine matchup between two likely All-Stars, Randy Winn drove in the only run of the game and the Giants snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Athletics with a 1-0 victory Saturday night.</p><br clear="all" />


A's win seventh straight against Giants (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11ru29s12/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280627111&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080628/thumb.34b373f01bdd49a4a68b004098dfb2d4.giants_athletics_baseball__oas107.jpg" width="92" height="129" alt="Oakland Athletics' Jack Hannahan drops his bat after hitting an RBI sacrifice fly against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 27, 2008, in Oakland, Calif. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>The Oakland Athletics have owned the San Francisco Giants in interleague play. Dana Eveland pitched his second-longest outing of the year to win his second straight decision, Jack Hannahan drove in two runs and the A's extended their winning streak against the Giants to seven games with a 4-1 victory Friday night.</p><br clear="all" />


Athletics release RHP Calero (PA SportsTicker)
The Oakland Athletics on Friday released righthander Kiko Calero.


Harden strikes out 11 in A's win (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11ru2drk4/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280626111&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080626/thumb.df2c59f55cc8417da67f6de93ee0f24b.phillies_athletics_baseball_oas110.jpg" width="130" height="85" alt="Oakland Athletics' Ryan Sweeney, left, walks to the dugout with manager Bob Geren after scoring against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game on Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Oakland, Calif. The Athletics won 5-0. Sweeney was injured and left the game while sliding into home on Jack Cust's base hit. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Rich Harden deliberately didn't rear back and throw as hard as he could against the Phillies. The result: a career-high 11 strikeouts. Harden was dominant over eight innings, allowing two hits to lead the Oakland Athletics over Philadelphia 5-0 Thursday. "Sometimes when I get into trouble I do try to reach for something extra instead of pitching to location," Harden said.</p><br clear="all" />


Ryan Sweeney leaves A's game with injured ankle (AP)
Oakland outfielder Ryan Sweeney left Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a sprained left ankle. Sweeney was injured when he slid past catcher Carlos Ruiz and reached back to touch the plate for Oakland's second run in the first inning. He walked off under his own power, accompanied by manager Bob Geren and head trainer Steve Sayles.


Kendrick pitches Phillies past A's (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rn64inh/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280625111&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080626/thumb.e5121097e6114a57ab7f268bf4767355.phillies_athletics_baseball__oas110.jpg" width="129" height="87" alt="Philadelphia Phillies including, from left, J.C. Romero (16), Jayson Werth (28) Jimmy Rollins (11), and Chase Utley (26) celebrate their 4-0 win over Oakland Athletics at the end of a baseball game Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in Oakland, Calif. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Kyle Kendrick never thought about a shutout. He was happy with the win. Kendrick pitched eight strong innings, allowing only four hits in the longest start of his career, to help the Philadelphia Phillies end a season-worst, six-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.</p><br clear="all" />


With Gordon hurting, Phils may seek bullpen help, too (Yahoo! Sports)
There has been plenty of focus on the Philadelphia Phillies ' rotation in recent weeks, and understandably so.


Brown's 3-run shot lifts A's over Phillies (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rlvr9jk/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280624111&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080625/thumb.9baff6f26319460c9c4866b5eabe1140.phillies_athletics_baseball__oas110.jpg" width="130" height="78" alt="Oakland Athletics' Huston Street works against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 24, 2008, in Oakland, Calif. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>The way Jamie Moyer was going, Emil Brown just hoped to see a high pitch he could drive. And Moyer finally made a rare mistake. Brown hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the seventh inning to spoil a strong outing by Moyer, and Joe Blanton ended a four-start losing streak as the Oakland Athletics beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 Tuesday night.</p><br clear="all" />


Duchscherer delivers again for A's (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rmngh7m/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280622111&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080622/thumb.041aa008e7564004b819476524363983.marlins_athletics_baseball_oas106.jpg" width="129" height="100" alt="The Florida Marlins' Jeremy Hermida is congratulated after his solo home run against the Oakland Athletics' in the first inning of an interleague baseball game, Sunday, June 22, 2008 in Oakland, Calif. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Justin Duchscherer is making an impressive bid for a spot in the All-Star game. He went as a reliever in 2005, and now could be headed to Yankee Stadium next month for the midseason event as a starter. "I think everybody's goal is to be an All-Star pitcher," Duchscherer said. "I made it one time, so I have to say, 'Yeah' (I can make it again)." Duchscherer bounced back from a first-inning home run...</p><br clear="all" />


Uggla's bases-clearing double lifts Florida (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11r1teaci/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280621111&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080622/thumb.8db2a995657944f0a458052b804f6ff8.marlins_athletics_baseball_oas104.jpg" width="129" height="115" alt="Oakland Athletics third baseman Eric Chavez (3) reacts as he outraces Florida Marlins' Matt Treanor to third base for an inning-ending force out in the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 21, 2008, in Oakland, Calif. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Dan Uggla beat Oakland closer Huston Street for the second straight night. This time, his Marlins won. Uggla hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the ninth, and Florida got to Street again in a 6-4 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night. "We came back today and won," Uggla said. "I was looking for something out over the plate the same as yesterday.</p><br clear="all" />


Is Brewers' Branyan this year's Cust? (Yahoo! Sports)
When the Milwaukee Brewers decided to move Ryan Braun to the outfield to ease his burden on defense, Bill Hall...


Suzuki lifts A's past Florida (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rsgjp95/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280620111&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080621/thumb.70b18707860a45ddaed264dafe134513.marlins_athletics_baseball_oas114.jpg" width="129" height="88" alt="Oakland Athletics' Kurt Suzuki watches the flight off his game-winning double against the Florida Marlins in the 11th inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Kurt Suzuki's knee was throbbing. So was his foot, painful reminders of the foul balls that that hit off his body earlier in the night. Still, the Oakland catcher managed to smile as he stood beside his locker after delivering the game-winning hit. "At my position you expect to get foul tips," said Suzuki, who doubled in pinch-runner Jack Hannahan with the winning run in the 11th inning as the A's...</p><br clear="all" />


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