Auburn Wall of Fame Photo Gallery
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Archive for February, 2010
Time to shine for Barton
Daric Barton is out to prove he's done some major growing up. He doesn't care that the jury is still out on whether he can produce consistent numbers. He wants to be his own judge.
A’s sign Tomko, Jennings to Minors deals
The A's signed veteran right-handers Jason Jennings and Brett Tomko to Minor League contracts on Sunday.
2010 Draft Q&A: Bobby Wahl
Possessing a great pitcher's build and a fastball in the low 90s, Bobby Wahl is the number one high school prospect in the state of Virginia. We sat down with the RHP to discuss his stuff, his commitment to Ole Miss, and what he thinks about the upcoming draft.
A’s see speed as big key to success
With baserunning legend Rickey Henderson in town as a special instructor for the next week, much attention in A's camp has suddenly turned to the club's potential success this season as measured by speed.
Henderson shares wisdom with A’s
Rickey Henderson will be popping in and out of A's camp during the next week as a special instructor on baserunning -- an art he revolutionized as a player in 25 Major League seasons.
ITAT TV: Wall of Fame–Frank Thomas
Frank Thomas talks about being back in Auburn and joining the Wall of Fame at Plainsman Park.
Inbox: Will Sheets be unveiled in April?
Will Ben Sheets be ready to start on Opening Day? How is Coco Crisp's surgically repaired shoulder? Beat reporter Jane Lee answers fans' questions in the latest installment of the Inbox.
Geren addresses A’s before full workout
As the A's gathered for their first full-squad workout of the spring, manager Bob Geren addressed the team with a 30-minute speech that focused on what the club needs to do to win in 2010.
Museum to host Cactus League exhibit
"Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience" opens Friday at the Arizona Museum for Youth in downtown Mesa. The growing exhibit will chronicle Arizona's role as a spring incubator for a hundred baseball summers.
Oakland A’s Spring Q&A: Brad Kilby, RP
For Brad Kilby, 2009 started off like a nightmare, but finished like a dream. Kilby began the year wondering if he was ever going to take the mound again after he was struck in the head by a line-drive while playing in the winter leagues. He was able to recover and put together the best season of his career, which culminated with his major league debut. We caught-up with him on Wednesday for a Q&A
Kouzmanoff meets new A’s teammates
Kevin Kouzmanoff made a phone call to his new manager Wednesday night for no other reason than to touch base and chat. By the time the A's new third baseman reported to camp, skipper Bob Geren said it felt like the two were "old friends."
Cust excited to be back in A’s camp
Not even a week's worth of constantly interrupted sleep after the birth of his second daughter could hide the excitement exuberating from Jack Cust as he entered the A's clubhouse Thursday.
Oakland A’s Depth Chart: Middle Infield
Over the past three seasons, injuries have become almost synonymous with Oakland A’s baseball. The frequent injuries have tested the A’s organizational depth and caused the front office to stockpile talent at the upper levels of the A’s system. We take a closer look at the A’s depth at the major league and Triple-A levels at each position. Inside we examine the A's depth in the middle infield.
A’s hurlers owe much to bullpen coach
Bullpen coach Ron Romanick has jump-started careers, rebooted careers and led other careers in a healthy direction, thanks to his highly effective throwing and rehab programs for A's pitchers.
No pain, but no plan set for Duchscherer
Justin Duchscherer returned to the A's clubhouse on Wednesday, one day after undergoing a procedure to remove nerve ends from a joint that was causing him lower back pain. His plans to return to the mound will be evaluated Thursday.
2010 Draft Q&A: Drew Vettleson
Possessing both elite hitting skills as well as the ability to switch pitch, Drew Vettleson is the rare draft prospect that garners national attention for both flash and substance. We sat down with the ultra-talented senior from Central Kitsap HS to discuss the draft, his abilities at the plate, and an unexpected phone call he received from a current Yankee farmhand.
Chavez getting work at first base
Eric Chavez, who enters A's camp with a surgically repaired back and shoulder, took batting practice before making his way over to first base -- where, if healthy, he'll spell expected starter Daric Barton this year.
Duchscherer has successful procedure
An A's spokesperson on Tuesday confirmed that Justin Duchscherer's scheduled nerve ablation procedure "went well."
