Archive for March, 2010

Chavez delighted by uneventful spring

On Wednesday, after exiting the A's final spring game in Arizona against the Reds, there stood a completely healthy Eric Chavez in the clubhouse.

Oakland A’s MILB Spring Photo Gallery 4

This is the fourth in our series of exclusive photos from the Oakland A's 2010 spring training.

Buck homers in A’s Cactus League finale

Travis Buck homered but starter Dallas Braden struggled in the A's 8-3 loss to the Reds on Wednesday, their Cactus League finale.

Oakland A’s MILB Spring Photo Gallery 3

Part three of our set of exclusive photos from the Oakland A's 2010 minor league spring training camp.

A’s banking on healthy outlook for 2010

Any optimism built up for the 2010 season must be tempered with the reality that the A's, seemingly as always, have a lot to overcome medically.

Athletics’ 10 prospects to watch in 2010

With the 2010 season approaching, MLB.com takes a look at 10 of the Athletics' most intriguing prospects that you should keep an eye on.

A’s 2010 organization preview

The Athletics' list of "10 Players to Watch" heading into the 2010 season features an intriguing balance of infielders, outfielders and pitching with a lot of versatility up and down the line.

2010 MLB Draft Q&A: Evan Grills

Succeeding more on command and intelligence than power and velocity, Ontario's Evan Grills is one of the more polished HS lefthanders in this year's draft. We sat down with the tall lefty to discuss his approach to pitching, his visit to the Yankee minor league complex, and randomly running into his favorite Major League player in an airport.

Mixed results in Sheets’ final spring outing

A's right-hander Ben Sheets allowed just one run against the White Sox in what was arguably his most impressive spring performance but talked afterward about the lack of quality pitches coming out of his hand.

A’s send Jennings, Tolleson to Minors

The A's decreased both their bullpen candidates and backup infielder options by one Tuesday by reassigning right-handed pitcher Jason Jennings to the Minors and optioning Steve Tolleson to Triple-A Sacramento.

Gaudin Likely Beneficiary Of Jennings’ Demotion

Hot News for P Chad Gaudin

Oakland A’s MILB Spring Photo Gallery 2

Inside are more exclusive photos from the Oakland A's minor league spring training camp.

Sheets struggles with control in loss

Ben Sheets was often wild but mostly effective in 5 1/3 innings on Tuesday, walking five and allowing one run in a 2-0 loss to the White Sox.

Oakland A’s Spring Q&A: Keith Lieppman

Opening Day for the minor leagues is less than two weeks away. The Oakland A's front office is busy evaluating the team's minor leaguers and working on the rosters for the organization's four full-season affiliates. We caught-up with the A's Director of Player Development Keith Lieppman on Sunday to find out the progress of a number of A's prospects in minor league camp.

Baseball’s Top 10 Third Base Prospects

The prerequisite for third baseman is a power bat that can hit in the middle of an order. These prospects have the goods to make an instant impact at the major league level. Find out if your team’s prospects made the list.

Fifth starter competition still going strong

A’s get good news out of the bullpen

A spring loss against the Mariners on Monday quickly turned into a win in the A's book after compiling rather good news about their recovering bullpen.

Gaudin reunites with Athletics

Back in green and gold, Chad Gaudin made his way onto the field Monday morning wearing the same number he sported in his first stint with the A's from 2006-08.

Crisp, Gonzalez shine for Athletics

Coco Crisp went 2-for-4 and hit his second spring homer, and Gio Gonzalez tossed 6 1/3 solid innings in the A's 3-2 loss to the Mariners on Monday.

Oakland A’s 2010 MILB Spring Photo Gallery 1

Spring training is in its final weeks for both the major and minor leagues. We have photos from Phoenix of the Oakland A's spring training at both major league and minor league camp. Inside is the first of our multiple photo galleries from the A's minor league spring training camp...