Archive for December, 2009
31 Dec, 2009
For the past six weeks, subscribers have had access to our list of the Oakland A's top-50 prospects heading into the 2010 season. Now that all of the reports on those players have been published, we are releasing the list to all readers, with a few revisions to reflect the two trades the A's made in December. Click inside to find out who made the A's top-50 prospect list...
30 Dec, 2009
Free agent Justin Duchscherer will be returning for a seventh season with the Oakland A's, officially agreeing on a one-year deal. No details of the contract were released, but it was reported last week that it is worth $5.5 million if he reaches his incentives.
30 Dec, 2009
On Wednesday, the Oakland A's officially announced the re-signing of free agent pitcher Justin Duchscherer to a one-year contract. The deal is believed to be worth a guaranteed $2 million with incentives built in that can be worth an additional $3.5 million. Left-handed reliever Jay Marshall was designated for assignment to make room for Duchscherer.
30 Dec, 2009
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 conclude the series with a review of prospects 5-1.
30 Dec, 2009
Paul Smyth wasn't drafted until the 35th round last June. He also didn't allow a run in 25 appearances to earn the MiLBY as Best Short-Season Reliever.
28 Dec, 2009
The winter league seasons are heading into the post-season. We have updates on some of the Oakland A's farmhands actively participating in winter baseball, as well as news on two farmhands released from the A's system inside...
26 Dec, 2009
For the Oakland A's, it wasn't a memorable year, but one worth remembering. How is that contradiction possible?
24 Dec, 2009
There is the lilt of a carol in Eric Chavez's voice as he recounts a recent family holiday reunion. Last weekend, the Chavez clan from all points of the compass was drawn to Oklahoma, where Eric's brother, Chris, and sister, Brandy, reside. All 17 of them, warmed by the memories of Christmases past.
23 Dec, 2009
The A's signed outfielder Coco Crisp to a one-year contract for the 2010 season with a club option for '11, the team announced on Wednesday.
23 Dec, 2009
The Oakland A's officially announced the signing of free agent outfielder Coco Crisp on Wednesday. Crisp, a centerfielder, was inked to a one-year deal that includes a club option for 2011. He played for the Kansas City Royals in 2009.
23 Dec, 2009
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 continue the series with a review of prospects 10-6.
20 Dec, 2009
The A's are close to signing veteran outfielder Coco Crisp to a one-year deal worth between $4.5 million and $5 million, according to an ESPN.com report citing multiple sources.
18 Dec, 2009
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 continue the series with a review of prospects 15-11.
17 Dec, 2009
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 continue the series with a review of prospects 20-16.
16 Dec, 2009
Enjoying one of the trickle-down benefits of a mega-deal among three other teams, the A's obtained outfielder Michael Taylor on Wednesday from the Toronto Blue Jays in return for infield prospect Brett Wallace.
16 Dec, 2009
Leading up to the official announcement of the four-team deal that will see Roy Halladay go to Philadelphia and Cliff Lee go to Seattle, just about every top prospect from the Mariners and Phillies was involved.
16 Dec, 2009
Interested in a career in sports journalism? Looking to gain experience covering baseball? This might be the opportunity for you. OaklandClubhouse is looking for new writers for the 2010 season. Please click inside for details...
