Archive for January, 2009

Kane County Cougars Host Annual Winter Banquet - MLN - The Raw Feed

31 Jan, 2009  No Comment


Kane County Cougars Host Annual Winter Banquet
MLN - The Raw Feed, FL - 21 minutes ago
MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -GENEVA, IL – The Kane County Cougars added warmth and anticipation for the upcoming season with fans, sponsors, ...

Kane County Cougars Cap Off Successful Weekend - OurSports Central (press release)

31 Jan, 2009  No Comment


Kane County Cougars Cap Off Successful Weekend
OurSports Central (press release), WI - 1 hour ago
GENEVA, IL - The Kane County Cougars added warmth and anticipation for the upcoming season with fans, sponsors, coaches and local media as the organization ...

Giambi planning to prime A’s pitchers

30 Jan, 2009  No Comment

While it's been noted that Jason Giambi's own production at the plate will be a boon to A's pitchers, one aspect of his return that hasn't gotten much play is how his knowledge might benefit the team's mostly young and inexperienced staff.

Anthony Jackson Nuts baseball - Modesto Bee

30 Jan, 2009  No Comment


Anthony Jackson Nuts baseball
Modesto Bee, CA - 49 minutes ago
... as two sloppy losses cut short Modesto's playoff run and pushed the Stockton Ports one step closer to their California League championship. ...

A’s and RHP Russ Springer agree to 1-year deal

29 Jan, 2009  No Comment

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Right-hander Russ Springer agreed to a one-year contract with the Oakland At...

A’s and RHP Russ Springer agree to 1-year deal

29 Jan, 2009  No Comment

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Right-hander Russ Springer agreed to a one-year contract with the Oakland At...

Shane Keough: The legend continues

29 Jan, 2009  No Comment

Remember in 2007 when a filming crew came to Nat Bailey Stadium, just minutes before the game if I remember correctly, asking if they can film OF Shane Keough, for "The Real Housewives of Orange County", a reality show starring his mom, among other women in Orange County. Keough had already brought a lot of attention [...]

On The Bubble: Ben Copeland, OF

29 Jan, 2009  No Comment

With spring training just around the corner, it is time for us to get acquainted with the players who will be in Oakland A’s major league camp competing for roster spots. In the second of our profiles, we take a look at outfielder and Rule 5 pick Ben Copeland…

A’s finalize deal with Springer

29 Jan, 2009  No Comment

Finalizing a deal that's been widely reported for nearly a week, the A's on Thursday announced that they've added 16-year veteran Russ Springer to an otherwise young and inexperienced bullpen.

A’s Sign Springer; Release Brown

29 Jan, 2009  No Comment

The Oakland A's announced the signing of veteran right-handed reliever Russ Springer on Thursday to a one-year contract. To make room for Springer on the A's 40-man roster, the team released reliever Andrew Brown.

Coaches Wanted: Free Clinic This Saturday - OurSports Central (press release)

28 Jan, 2009  No Comment


Coaches Wanted: Free Clinic This Saturday
OurSports Central (press release), WI
GENEVA, IL - Area youth baseball and softball coaches are encouraged to attend this Saturday's Kane County Cougars Coaches Clinic, to be held this Saturday, January 31 from 9:30 am until noon at the Fox Valley Strikers Soccer Training Facility in ...

Korach: Bill King was a master, too

28 Jan, 2009  No Comment

This will be Ken Korach's 14th season with the A's, and the first 10 of those years was spent as a partner to the late Bill King, a Bay Area broadcasting legend. Korach submitted the following essay in appreciation of King's life and work.

Oakland A’s Notes: Down Goes Brown

28 Jan, 2009  No Comment

The Oakland A's spring bullpen competition saw a change in direction on Wednesday, as reliever Andrew Brown revealed that he would be missing the first part of the season with a bum shoulder. Brown missed most of last year with injuries. We look at the implications of Brown's injury and reveal the scheduled arrival for Michael Inoa in the United States.

Best Western looks to spread love - Naperville Sun

28 Jan, 2009  No Comment


Best Western looks to spread love
Naperville Sun, IL - 14 minutes ago
The hotel already had the Kane County Cougars as a regular customer, with the team's visiting opponents lodging there. Now it is succeeding in bringing in ...

Cramer Back In The Fold - The Braves Show

27 Jan, 2009  No Comment


Cramer Back In The Fold
The Braves Show - 29 minutes ago
Cramer was outstanding as a swingman for the Midland Rockhounds, going 5-1 with a 1.89 ERA in 52.1 innings. He struck-out 50 and walked 10 and allowed only ...

Real Housewives… in Kane County - OurSports Central (press release)

27 Jan, 2009  No Comment


Real Housewives... in Kane County
OurSports Central (press release), WI - 9 minutes ago
GENEVA, IL - There's a good chance that Elfstrom Stadium and the Kane County Cougars will be included in this evening's episode of a popular reality ...

A’s extend broadcaster Korach’s deal

27 Jan, 2009  No Comment

The A's and Ken Korach reached a two-year agreement Tuesday to keep the longtime broadcaster as the voice of the team through the 2011 season.

Cramer Back In The Fold - OaklandClubhouse.com (subscription)

27 Jan, 2009  No Comment


Cramer Back In The Fold
OaklandClubhouse.com (subscription), CA - 43 minutes ago
Cramer was outstanding as a swingman for the Midland Rockhounds, going 5-1 with a 1.89 ERA in 52.1 innings. He struck-out 50 and walked 10 and allowed only ...

Cramer Back In The Fold

27 Jan, 2009  No Comment

Back in 2007, one of the best stories in the Oakland A's system was the emergence of left-hander Bobby Cramer, who had been out of affiliated baseball for three seasons before signing with the A's in May and making it all the way to Triple-A by the end of the year. It was expected that Cramer would be a big part of the River Cats' bullpen in 2008, but he wasn't re-signed by Oakland.

A’s GM has starring role in video game

27 Jan, 2009  No Comment

Thanks to his involvement in the development of "MLB Front Office Manager," the game released Monday by 2K Sports, A's general manager Billy Beane can add "expert gamer" to his lengthy resume.
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