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Archive for November, 2009
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A’s International Program Continuing To Grow
In the 1980s and 1990s, the Oakland A's had one of the model programs for developing talent in Latin America. However, the team struggled to develop top prospects out of their Latin American program for much of the 2000s, something the team vowed to change in the winter of 2007. Since that time, the A's have increased their investment in that program and are starting to see results.
Inbox: Should A’s bring back Mulder?
Is former Oakland star Mark Mulder the answer to the A's rotation needs? Should Jack Cust leave his glove at home next spring? Mychal Urban answers your Inbox questions.
Cyber Monday a tradition worth keeping
The turkey put away, the initial rush of the big shopping weekend passed, Cyber Monday is the time to regroup and take advantage of 20 percent off during the all-day sales event at the MLB.com Shop.
Braden giving back this Thanksgiving
When someone asks A's left-hander Dallas Braden what he did to give back to his community this Thanksgiving, he can say "I donated a ton of food."
A’s future is bright at corner spots
No other organization in baseball had more than one player receiving any votes in the 2009 Rookie of the Year voting in either league than Oakland, which not only had the American League winner in Andrew Bailey, but also saw Brett Anderson finishing fifth in the voting.
Oakland A’s Top-50 Prospects: 45-41
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, we will profile our top-50 prospect list in groups of five. Today, we kick-start the series with a review of prospects 45-41.
A’s relief duo up for TYIB Awards
A's setup man Michael Wuertz and closer Andrew Bailey were remarkably consistent at the back end of the Oakland bullpen, and both are nominees for This Year in Baseball Awards.
A’s committed to efforts in Bay Area
The Oakland A's diverse altruistic work throughout 2009 was a wild success, as more than 1,500 charitable organizations in the Bay Area benefited from the club's commitment to the community.
Q&A With Kane County Mgr. Steve Scarsone, P2
In the final part of our interview with 2009 Kane County Cougars manager Steve Scarsone, we discuss a number of the Oakland A's younger prospects, including Max Stassi, Rashun Dixon, Anthony Capra, Ben Hornbeck and more...
Oakland A’s Top-50 Prospects: 50-46
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, we will profile our top-50 prospect list in groups of five. Today, we kick-start the series with a review of prospects 50-46.
Q&A With Kane County Mgr. Steve Scarsone, P1
In 2009, the Kane County Cougars welcomed a new manager, former major league infielder Steve Scarsone. Scarsone, who was also in his first season as part of the Oakland A’s organization, led the Cougars into the Midwest League playoffs. He then served as the manager of the A’s Instructional League squad. We spoke to Scarsone last week for an extended Q&A.
Owner of Triple-A River Cats dies at 58
Sacramento River Cats owner Art Savage, who brought baseball back to California's capital city a decade ago, died Saturday. He was 58.
A’s ink McPherson to Minor League deal
The A's have signed former Angels third baseman Dallas McPherson to a Minor League deal with an invite to Spring Training, according to an ESPN.com report.
Desme Homers, Named MVP, But D-Dogs Fall
Hot News for OF Grant Desme
Desme wins Arizona Fall League MVP
Grant Desme, the Oakland outfield prospect who led the Arizona Fall League with 11 homers, has been chosen as the recipient of the league's Joe Black Most Valuable Player Award.
A’s Add Four To 40-Man Roster
Friday was the deadline for teams to set their rosters for the upcoming Rule 5 draft and the Oakland A's chose to add four players, protecting them from the possibility that they could be taken in the annual draft, which takes place during baseball's Winter Meetings.
