Archive for November, 2008

Oakland A’s Q&A: Gil Patterson, Part One

Oakland A's Minor League Pitching Coordinator Gil Patterson recently spent time at both the A's Dominican and US Instructional League. In part one of our two-part interview with Patterson, we spoke to him about Michael Inoa, Garvin Alston's new role, the standouts from the A's US Instructional League camp, and more...

Service at heart of longtime employee - Chicago Daily Herald


Service at heart of longtime employee
Chicago Daily Herald, IL - 1 hour ago
Aydt, an usher for the Kane County Cougars, loved to read and vacation with his wife. Aydt is survived by his wife, his three sons Michael of South Elgin, ...

A’s face dilemma with Thomas

Designated hitter Frank Thomas is the A's only arbitration-eligible free agent, and the club has until 9 p.m. PT on Monday to decide whether to offer the legendary slugger arbitration.

Award-Winning Trainer Has Trust - ECHL.com


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Award-Winning Trainer Has Trust
ECHL.com, NJ - 1 hour ago
While working as a part-time trainer for the Stockton Ports in 1994, he was in the dugout when pitching coach Mark Littel went into the game, ...

Award-Winning Trainer Has Trust Of Thunder Players, Coaches - ECHL.com


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Award-Winning Trainer Has Trust Of Thunder Players, Coaches
ECHL.com, NJ - 44 minutes ago
While working as a part-time trainer for the Stockton Ports in 1994, he was in the dugout when pitching coach Mark Littel went into the game, ...

Fagan: Bay Area clubs out to make big offseason splashes

The movement started early for baseball's two Bay Area franchises. The A's made the first -- an...

RACING TO AID THE LESS FORTUNATE - Lodi News-Sentinel


RACING TO AID THE LESS FORTUNATE
Lodi News-Sentinel, CA - 1 hour ago
On Thursday morning, a packed yellow school bus rolled into the parking lot at the Stockton Ports ballpark, where the race was held. ...

Oakland A’s Top-50 Prospects: 20-16

It’s that time of the year when we take stock of the Oakland A’s organization and analyze the top prospects. For the next few weeks, every Tuesday and Thursday will be “Top Prospect List Day,” as we will profile our top-50 prospect list in groups of five. Today, we continue the series with a review of prospects 20-16.

Justice: Baseball says welcome back to Baylor

On this Thanksgiving Day, there's good news in the land: Don Baylor will be back in a baseball uniform in 2009.

Carlson to be feted by Wave Booster Club - The Courier News


Carlson to be feted by Wave Booster Club
The Courier News, IL - 1 hour ago
Cougars tickets -- Kane County Cougars fans are invited to visit Elfstrom Stadium as single-game tickets for the 2009 season are on sale. ...

Glockson to join up with Santa on stage - Naperville Sun


Glockson to join up with Santa on stage
Naperville Sun, IL - 1 hour ago
Team mascots from local sports teams also will be on hand, including the Chicago Bulls' Benny the Bull and Ozzie the Cougar from the Kane County Cougars, ...

Their health is in his hands - Stockton Record


Their health is in his hands
Stockton Record, CA - 1 hour ago
While working as a part-time trainer for the Stockton Ports in 1994, he was in the dugout when pitching coach Mark Littel went into the game, ...

Area digest — Published Nov. 27, 2008 - Stockton Record


Area digest -- Published Nov. 27, 2008
Stockton Record, CA - 1 hour ago
By The Record The Stockton Ports, in cooperation with Conquest Imaging, have begun their second annual Holiday Toy Drive. The drive ends Dec. ...

Urban Communications Inc. announces Internet broadcasting … - CNW Telbec (Communiqué de presse)


Urban Communications Inc. announces Internet broadcasting ...
CNW Telbec (Communiqué de presse), Canada - Nov 26, 2008
mediaManager is currently licensed to a number of amateur and pro sports teams including the Vancouver Canadians, KIJHL, UBC Men's Baseball, ...

A’s Hot Stove report

Agent: Furcal paring potential suitors

Rafael Furcal's agent, Paul Kinzer, said Wednesday the free-agent shortstop will have narrowed down his list of suitors to at least two teams by Monday or Tuesday.

Athletics continue to make an impact

A's fans might want to forget about the club's injury-plagued season, but more than 1,500 charitable organizations in the Bay Area won't soon forget the embrace they received from the club's altruistic arms in 2008.

Former Senator dies in N. Van - North Shore News


Former Senator dies in N. Van
North Shore News, Canada - 1 hour ago
... State for fitness and amateur sport, Perrault served as a director of the Vancouver Canucks and was involved with the Vancouver Canadians baseball team. ...

Urban Communications Inc. announces Internet broadcasting … - Canada NewsWire (press release)


Urban Communications Inc. announces Internet broadcasting ...
Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - 1 hour ago
mediaManager is currently licensed to a number of amateur and pro sports teams including the Vancouver Canadians, KIJHL, UBC Men's Baseball, ...

Police probe mystery of floating coffin - GazetteLive


Police probe mystery of floating coffin
GazetteLive, UK - 2 hours ago
Mystery surrounds the discovery of a makeshift coffin which was pulled from the River Tees. Police were called to the Victoria Bridge in Stockton after a ...