A’s appear to have deal with Gross
A team source confirmed to MLB.com on Sunday that the A's have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent Gabe Gross.
Archive for January, 2010
Wuertz Signs Long-Term Deal With A’s
Hot News for RP Michael Wuertz
Wuertz, A’s avoid arbitration
The A's completed a busy offseason week by agreeing to terms Friday with right-handed pitcher Michael Wuertz on a two-year deal with a club option for 2012.
Bailey’s number retired by Wagner College
Andrew Bailey wore No. 17 in college, and during a special halftime ceremony Thursday, the Wagner community made sure it's never forgotten as Bailey watched his Seahawk number retire on the walls of the university's Spiro Sports Center arena.
Oakland A’s MLN: Updates On Rehabs & Releases
Our Oakland A's Minor League Notebook returns with updates on the rehabs for a number of the A's top prospects, including Fautino De Los Santos, Andrew Carignan, Sean Doolittle and more. In addition, we have the latest list of players released from the system inside...
MLB pitching in for devastated Haiti
Baseball, its clubs, its players and its fans are participating in rapid relief efforts for the devastated nation of Haiti, which is in a state of chaos amid widespread fatalities and destruction following an earthquake.
AL West figures to be an arms race
With the Angels bidding for a fourth consecutive AL West title, their division foes have made bold offseason moves involving starting pitching in an effort to make up ground.
Taylor joins Carter atop A’s system
Michael Taylor, rated 35th on MLB.com's Top 50 Prospects list, could figure into the A's big league plans in the near future. He joins Chris Carter -- ranked 37th -- as Oakland's top two near-ready candidates for The Show.
Potential Damon reunion on back burner
Billy Beane insisted after signing ace Ben Sheets that the A's priority now centers on infield depth. Beane didn't, however, rule out adding an outfielder such as Johnny Damon.
Path of the Pros: Brad Ziegler
Released in his first stint as a pro, Brad Ziegler overcame multiple head injuries and a switch to submarine style to find big league success.
Sheets ready to lead A’s rotation
The Athletics signed free-agent starter Ben Sheets, the former Brewers ace who missed all of last season, to a one-year deal on Tuesday.
A’s Ink Free Agent Sheets; Damon Next?
The Oakland A's have come in second on a number of free agents this off-season, but they managed to out-bid some big market teams to land right-hander Ben Sheets on Tuesday. He missed all of the 2009 season with injury, but he was one of the National League's top starters in 2008. Sheets was introduced by the A's in a press conference amid rumors the team may also be courting Johnny Damon.
Order A’s tickets, score replica jersey
As always, heads will be bobbing, dots will be racing and fireworks will be making several appearances this season at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
We wish Grant Desme could do both.
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Oakland A’s Notes: Chavez Super-Utilityman?
After nearly a decade of stability at the hot corner, the Oakland A's have been struggling to find a permanent solution at third base since Eric Chavez began struggling with injuries in 2007. The team is hopeful that recent acquisition Kevin Kouzmanoff will provide that stability. Chavez is still working on his return from injury, however, which could create an interesting scenario for him in 2010
Bringin? it back for ?10
The earth begins to shift. Dust starts exploding from the ground as a single middle finger rises from the deep.
A hand soon follows – ragged, dirty, flesh falling off as it rises, but a hand nonetheless.
Thankfully, Anderson Cooper is nowhere to be seen.
Yes, NatNotes has returned from the dead, you ungrateful swine. You can’t [...]
Desme not alone in answering calling
When impressive Oakland prospect Grant Desme reached the crossroads of baseball and faith, he found himself at an intersection many others have contemplated.
Desme retires to pursue priesthood
Outfielder Grant Desme, who was named the MVP of the Arizona Fall League and was among the A's top prospects, has decided to retire from baseball to pursue the priesthood.
Report: Top Prospect Desme Retires
FoxSports.com reported on Friday that one of the Oakland A's top prospects, outfielder Grant Desme, has retired from baseball to pursue a career in the priesthood.
